Stolen Generation

Only one years old
when she was taken away
taken from her home
where she wanted to stay

Taken from her parents
no chance to say goodbye
unprepared
for living a lie

Along with her sisters
she was taken to a place
too young to understand
the difference of race

Treated like dogs
taught and trained
told how to act
and how to behave

Separated once again
put on display
some strangers came
and took her away

Lost identity
given a new name
put into a white home
thinking shes the same

Brought up to think
that she really is white
taught their beliefs
and what they think is right

Treated badly
but she has no idea
that shes different to them
but its oh so clear

One day finds out
about her past
who she really is
her world is falling fast

So confused
not knowing what to do
thinking about her real family
do they think about her too?

When shes grown up
she leaves to find
the missing pieces
left behind

So hard to handle
real culture unknown
not even knowing
wheres her real home

A whole language lost
in the mist of time
her background
she cant seem to find

Doesn't belong
anywhere
acts white, looks black
it isn't fair

A generation
taken away
lost forever
stolen away

*This is about the Stolen Generation. Over 10 000 aboriginal children were taken from their families and brought up not even knowing about their culture. This is something that really effected me and made me think*