Giving birth at a tender age was not my intention,
How did this happen to me is still a confusion.
'Pregnant', me ha! never!
But his charming looks and boy was he clever.
The naive girl that I was, believed his lies and how he loved me so much,
I could not resist his charm but he convinced me wit his soothing and caressing touch.
The first time I saw Danny, he looked so handsome, strong and fun,
But coming to the end he turned out to be a real bum.
He wooed me with words and won me over,
I was shocked we would actually exchange our numbers.
When he first called, I could not believe it is really Danny.
We talked and talked for more than three hours,
Days and weeks had past; just before you know it we became closer.
Danny called me during the midday and told me to come home by him to lime and to have a bit of one on one time together.
I agreed to his idea but what did i know?
I thought all the girlfriends were doing it.
As soon as I entered his house, he started kissing me everywhere and all about.
He told me to relax and do not be afraid,
I pleaded with him to stop that I was not ready for that kind of thing.
Danny said, 'girl why are you so uptight? '
But i could not care, I screamed with all might.
Stop! Please! Stop!
He gave me a slap and told me to shut up.
I was humiliated, embarrassed and afraid.
And no one came to my aid.
When he was done he sent me home,
I called 999 on my telephone.
We, my parents took him to court and won the case.
I thought my sorrows had gone,
But little did I know my troubles had just begun.
Danny is gone in the wind but where does that leave me?
A baby and I am only fifteen.
I love the amount of craft you put into this. Your storytelling ability is amazing! The outside view of the characters then bringing us to a closer view. Superb! I hate the outcome and we do need to spread more Awareness as it happens everyday. Great piece! KW
thnx you for your lovely response.... this is my 1st and only fictional poem.. :)
The poem is so, so educative. I will like to use it in school clubs here in Sierra Leone in order to raise the awareness of girls about the lasting effect teen pregnancy will have on them. Thanks and stay blessed An
Thank you so much and you are more than welcome to use it. Have a wonderful day
Danny is a monster I pray god be there for you and your baby....
Deep and passionate write. Very heartfelt. Thanks for sharing Anita and do remain enriched.
This is incredible Anita, and yes getting pregnant in school or unmarried is one fear most of us have growing up.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
What a hard experience, I'm sure you have had to mature real fast with such an experience. Very touching poem. Best to you and your baby.