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One Special Child
She told me a secret
That no one does know
How when she was younger
A short time ago
Her father would beat her
In such fits of rage
Her little bones broken
Within her rib cage
She never was angry
She had too much love
She'd always forgive him
Like God up above
She knew he was hurting
His childhood was bad
He had such a sickness
It made him feel sad
One day in December
When she was just eight
Her father was drinking
He came home real late
She hid under covers
Afraid of the dark
She prayed to the Father
She prayed from her heart
The house became silent
No sound could be heard
She felt a strange presence
Then all this occured
She saw a strange image
She'd not seen before
When just at that moment
He opened the door
Her father was frightened
By what he had seen
He said to his daughter
This must be a dream
It was at that moment
He finally realized
How he was a tyrant
Tears filled up his eyes
He said he was sorry
For all that he'd done
He asked for forgiveness
He'll never get drunk
His daughter forgave him
And gave him a hug
She told him don't worry
I don't hold a grudge
Her father is better
His drinking has stopped
He now knows the reason
It's because of God
The faith of his daughter
Was so very strong
It taught him a lesson
He knew he was wrong
He treats her so special
She's always with smile
This little girl changed him
She's one special child
Copyright ©2008 Marvin H Lane
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