“Our angel,” Mom and Dad declared throughout their daughter’s early years. When she revolted, tempers flared. Mild punishment caused bitter tears. She ran away! Her parents’ fears engendered searches. They would find their teenage runaway on crack. Without judgmental words but kind and loving hugs, they coaxed her back, where proper treatment does not lack. *crack cocaine Date: March 8, 2018 Contest Title: 10 Lines, 5 Words III Sponsor: Laura Loo placed 3rd April 6, 2018, entered in Emile Pinet's Non-Romantic Love Contest