raised by abuse
tear struck and broken
the curious little sister
stood there and let it soak in.

raised by beauty
so cute and pure
attracted to the attention
but you can never be sure.

raised by heartache
and lives through the pain
from BFF’s to boyfriends
she going insane.

raised by trouble
so is life her crime
she not sure anymore
what to do this time.

raised by racism
but shes mixed is she
light-skin,black,or white
this has to end.

raised by poetry
what she loves to do
know this is my life
could it be yours too.