You deserved more of a life than you got.
One without fear and without pain.
When I first saw you, I knew I had to protect you
I had to get you far, far away from that place
I didn't know if you were going to live
I was so scared of hurting you
I took turns holding you and your sisters
They never liked me much
But you would run to me and peep, peep, peep until I held you
I kept you warm
Made sure you were clean
I stayed awake that first night
I was terrified you would freeze
Or that you were in pain
You were so scared
And so small
And you couldn't tell me where it hurt
But I loved you
I came to see you everyday
Until you needed me less
Then it was every other day
Then once a week
I haven't seen you in two weeks now
And now I never will again.
You died scared and in pain
I failed you
If only I had been there, I'd have chased that dog away
I would have protected you
I'm so sorry
You deserve so much more than this
You deserve to be remembered
I loved you so much
In memory of Bea, Betty, Harriet, Meredith, and Windslow. You were more than just chickens to me.
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Musings on Life from a Dead Girl
Poesia#2 in poetry July 2024 Poetry about the life of a girl.