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I am sorry for all the times I made you cry and worry about where I was. I knew the day would come when all the wrongs that I did would fall back on me, but I couldn’t stop because my eyes were fixed on the prize, Mom. I was tired of being poor with no one to lend a helping hand, so I had to make things happen for the family, mom, and the funny thing is, even though I sold drugs it felt good helping to put food on the table and easing some pressure off you. Now that I am gone I don’t want you to cry mom, just be strong, just like you taught me to because I’m just gone for the moment. We will meet each other again. Please pray for my soul and ask God to take me under his wings and forgive me for all my sins. I hope he will understand that all I ever wanted was respect and happiness. Your son Leroy.
Sad, isn’t it? Indeed it is very sad when one has to suffer so immensely at such a tender age. All I could have done was hug and console him. Just remember Leroy in your prayer and don’t be too quick to judge and criticize those “bad boys” because you never know what prompts them to behave the way they do. I am guilty of this judgmental attitude and I am really sorry. Greed is not the reason behind Leroy’s actions but desperation is one of them. Finally, I implore all fathers today, this very minute, to carry out their responsibilities with great seriousness so that Leroy and many others like him will no longer have to suffer. Peace!
NB: This is a true story; “Leroy’s” real name has been withheld for privacy.
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Shawna-Kay Williams
I view writing as an artistic form of expression. Ti not only as as a medium for communication my own feelings but also a tremendous way of articulating the needs and sufferings of the voiceless, like Leroy in my Ghetto Story.
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Adham Tobail | Jul 23rd, 2008
its good artical
adham
hello shawna Ayo Morakinyo | Mar 30th, 2009
life is beautiful....keep making it count
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