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Rated: 13+ · Non-fiction · Emotional · #1675092
For Dominick Calhoun, 4, who died of abuse by his mother's boyfriend and her neglect.
1-9-12
Brandon Hayes found guilty of all 10 counts. Besides first-degree murder, was found guilty of torture, first-degree child abuse, premeditated murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm, distribution/manufacture of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance. There is some justice in this world. He will serve life in prison; no chance of parole.





For a grand-nephew of ours.....

A life yet left un-lived,
a bud that shall never flower,
a question left unasked,
sixty minutes short of an hour.

A child who'll never grow
to the man he was meant to be,
laughter forever silenced
except in memory.

A four year old forever more--
precious child denied his youth.
For him and others like him
We seek a different truth.

A child is a gift from God,
to be treasured and protected
not left to those who selfishly
let a child's cry go neglected.

Dominick's smile a star shall be-
in the heavens far above
his lesson to us all shall be
simply: treat a child with love.

To care for them above ourselves;
never abuse or hurt them.
For children are our answers-
each one a priceless gem.

Child, you will be remembered,
with sadness, yes, and joys
for Dominick will be a hero
to generations of girls and boys.




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For her wonderful poem,  [Link To Item #1675092] . The loss of a child is never easy. When they are so young and it could have been prevented it is even more difficult. Your courage at writing this poem and bringing to light the issue of neglect and abuse is overwhelming.  This is a powerful, powerful poem.



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