never healed

little girl
scared
alone
mommy and daddy
are not home
big sis
teases and taunts
until tears fall
her words and laughter
cut deep…
still weeping
to this day

 

Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – tease

Cling To Me

Inside there is a scared child

One who clings to dreams

Who is afraid of failure

And painfully lonely times

 

She clings to hopes of happiness

But cowers in fear of change

She has been pushed down for years

And tries to stay within the shadows

 

But now I choose to take her hand

And help her see her wishes achieved

She can cling to me in trust

For I know just what she needs