Little Girl Lost
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autumn’s hour
The leaves come tumbling down
drenched by cold rain,
littering streets,
floating in puddles,
still green
full of life
ripped from their branches
too soon
to age
to change
to grow into their brilliant splendor.
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About the Book
A collection of deeply moving poetry which explores the author's journey through childhood abuse.
About the Author
Lauren S. Barr, a survivor of childhood abuse, grew up in suburban Westfield, New Jersey. She has held jobs as a pharmacy technician, political campaign operative, marketing director, paralegal and spent seven years as an emergency medical technician. She served as the assignment editor of The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, and continues to write for them.
Lauren holds an Associates in Science from Union County College and a Bachelor of Arts from Thomas Edison State College. She still lives in New Jersey with her husband and children.