A Boy Called "It"

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Mothers love is what the infant worships.
Mothers care supports the toddler.

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Mothers disappointed upsets the boy.
Mothers anger confuses him.
Mothers abuse scares him.
Mothers disapproval saddens him.
Mothers touch scares him.

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The mother once had love in her heart for the child.
Now uses the term "it" to address the boy.
Mother has physically and mentally scarred the offspring of her choosing.
"It" does want to continue life.

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But "it" continues fighting mother.
"It" plays his actions smart.
"It" starved for days, got bruised...and damaged.
Nothing stopped "it".

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"It" finally escapes.
"It" is no longer "it".
He is David.

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