Dust
She was everything her mother had dreamed of
Beautiful soul, bright eyes, charm that Sinatra couldn't live up to
Heart of abundant gold
4 years old and the future was all hers
She was everything her mother had dreamed of
Generous hands, luminous smile, intelliegence that knew no boundaries
7 years old and the future was all hers
She was everything her mother had dreamed of
Alluring voice, independent force, unencumbered state of mind
9 years old and her future was gone
She was everything her mother was afraid of
Degraded body by the hands of demonic men
She was everything her mother was afraid of
Beat and bruised, stained soul, muffled cry
15 years old and her future was gone
She was everything her mother was afraid of
Blood blotched legs, restless eyes, thunderous stomach
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berndam
Sung Chung,
This poem is such an inspiration. I have written a fiction drama/ thriller with the back drop of human trafficking. Your poem, since I saw first saw it up until now as I am finalizing my book has been in my mind because it describes the issue the people go through when they are trafficked. I would love to quote this poem in my book, however I need your permission. Therefore, I ask you if you could contact me to discuss the process of obtaining the right to use this beautiful but sad poem. Thank you!