There goes a 12 year old girl
On the precipice of adolescence
Full of adventure and discovery
She enjoys learning
A healthy athlete
She is smart and kind
Oh, my god, what has
Happened
To her?
Uncle Bubba split her legs
Only recently
She was shocked, horrified
Now, in her own home state
She must carry a baby
A child herself
What happens now?
Criminal charges?
There’s still a baby
Lots of therapy
Family support
There’s still a baby
The government demands
Her to birth this baby
Many months later
Her life is on hold
Seemingly ruined
Like so many others
What if she is your child?
How do you tell her that life is fair
Or safe, or hers to enjoy?
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