Life Standing On End Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Life is standing on end, trying to shake me off with myriad
tribulations.

A son, heart-broken over losing his baby daughter to a girl
who doesn't care one iota for her.

It's hurting me to see him hurt so much - he tries so hard
and nothing seems right to him.

He cares about his daughter with all his heart, wants to be
with and take care of her like she deserves.

Wanting to know where she is and if she's alright, haunts
him both day and night.

Life is hard enough to live - how will she ever make it with
only one parent - the one who neglects and doesn't care at
all for her.

(12: 35 p.m. - 3/2/98)