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Category Archives: Child Abuse
The Tale of the Silly Mouse
This poem was written by my mother Mildred L. Monnig, and published in our co-authored book Echoes of Time: A Collection of Rhyme. I am posting it here as part of celebrating National Poetry Month, because poetry can be for kids too (as well … Continue reading
Posted in Child Abuse, Other Poems, Poetry
Tagged child abuse, Child Abuse Awareness Month, children's entertainment, children's literature, children's poetry, Children's rhyme, Donna M. Monnig, Echoes of Time: A Collection of Rhyme, Mice, Mildred L. Monnig, NaPoWriMo, National Poetry Month, National Poetry Writing Month, poem, poetry, reading, rhyme, Rhyme N Review, The Tale of the Silly Mouse
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Why Is April Blue?
According to NCANDS (National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System) in 2009 an estimated 3.3 million referrals (allegations) involving the alleged maltreatment of approximately 6.0 million children, were reviewed by CPS agencies. 61.9 percent warranted a response by … Continue reading
Posted in Child Abuse, My Poems, Poetry
Tagged April, child, child abuse, Child Abuse Awareness Month, My Poems, National Poetry Month, poem, poerty
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April’s Child
I knew April was National Poetry Month, but I was unaware that it was also Child Abuse Awareness Month until I read ~L’s Untitled Moments post Let’s Paint April Blue. So this poem is my attempt at contributing to this sad yet necessary cause. … Continue reading
Posted in Child Abuse, My Poems, Poetry
Tagged April, child, child abuse, Child Abuse Awareness Month, My Poems, National Poetry Month, poem, poetry, sad
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