NEGLECTED ECHOES
Her pain ignored, words unheard, Bruises hidden, cries ignored. Assumed her struggles, missed her plea, Neglected, lost, darkness consumed. Promises empty, alone she stayed, Teacher, parent, both looked away. Locked in room, hours unknown, Bloodstained wrists, silence grown. Regret fills hearts, too late, we see, If only you'd shown you cared. Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind and be there for others. - Gladwill Maiyo