Disclaimer: Don't own Digimon, and I don't own the research below. My best friend in the world did it for me. This is happening to one friend of mine. I didn't really think this subject happened… until I talked to him.

Notes: very depressing… if this relates to you in any way, read the information after the poem.

To Late, to Soon

I stood by as the

Beatings took place.

I saw the look

Upon your face.

Dad would push you,

Mom stood by.

They didn't care when

You'd sit in the corer and cry.

I wished you would

Call someone,

Or even run away.

After all, your condition

Would become worse by

Each passing day.

I could feel it,

I felt that one night near.

I remember dad's hand,

You cerulean eyes filled with fear.

I could see the blood on the floor,

I could hear the slamming

Of the wooden door.

Matt Ishida, my best friend.

You had come to you untimely end.

I called the cops,

They arrested that loon.

But we were too late…

You died to soon.

Thanks to Katie:

Nicole,


I did a little research for your friend. You could go to court and sue for emancipation, which is when a minor sues for rights to himself or herself therefor making that minor's parents no longer legally responsible. This method is not very common and it would take a lot of time and effort, not to mention money! The easiest thing to do would be to get evidence that the minor is being abused and then present it to a judge, depending on how bad that case is, would put the minor with a relative. Social services is also another option but it is not the best. With social services they would probably put the minor into a foster family for a short period of time until they have a permanent agreement. Most foster families have been know for only taking kids because the government pays the to do it. Please encourage your friend to tell doctors, teachers or the police anytime he seriously feels his life is in danger. His doctor may already know because anytime a child comes in with bruises they are required by law to report it and your friend says he's been in and out of the hospital. Also encourage him to tell any adult friend he can trust. Also if his life was endangered tell him not to be scared about getting his parents in trouble, and most professional adults are only trying to help.

Thanks a lot

Katie