This is a poem written by a teenage girl in jail who ignored the advice and guidance of her parents and brother. Instead of taking their ...
This is a poem written by a teenage girl in jail who ignored the advice and guidance of her parents and brother. Instead of taking their warnings, she chose a path of wrongdoing. getting lost in social media and chasing a flashy yet dangerous lifestyle, which ultimately led to her downfall and failure. Share it with your loved ones
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Oh, Father, dear Father, the bars are so cold,
Each day stretches long, a story untold.
I miss your warm smile, your hand in my hair,
This prison, a cage, filled with silent despair.
You taught me of good, and you taught me of bad,
But I chose the path that made everyone sad.
Your wisdom, a beacon, I foolishly strayed,
Now in this dark cell, my future's betrayed.
To Mother, who nurtured with love and with grace,
I hang my head low, in this desolate place.
Your sleepless nights, your gentle advice,
I cast them aside, paid a terrible price.
Forgive me, dear Mom, for all of my scorn,
For leaving your guidance, so lost and forlorn.
And Brother, my elder, with words wise and true,
You spoke of hard work, and what I should do.
Of books and of learning, a future so bright,
With money and comfort, and love's guiding light.
A handsome young husband, a life full of joy,
But I chased the shadows, a foolish young boy.
I brushed off your counsel, with laughter and jest,
Now loneliness fills me, and puts me to test.
My siblings, my playmates, through sunshine and rain,
We shared so much laughter, now only this pain.
I dragged your good names through the mud and the mire,
Consumed by desires, fueled by a false fire.
I chose the wrong path, with no thought or care,
Leaving you wounded, with burdens to bear.
To all of you young ones, with futures ahead,
Heed my solemn warning, from this lonely bed.
Don't chase fleeting fancies, or social media's gleam,
Don't let empty glamour destroy every dream.
Focus on studies, let knowledge ignite,
For bad deeds and choices will steal all your light.
Your future's a canvas, paint it with care,
Lest you end up like me, consumed by despair.
