many children know pain
heartbreak
disappointment
at the hands
of those meant to love them
many children lie in darkness
broken
crumpled
longing for whispers
that everything will be okay
Dreaming
dreaming
dreaming
about survival
retribution
just a little peace
children want to be loved
cherished
without conditions
restrictions
limitations
or boundaries
A child's spirit is a fragile thing
a hollow egg
delicate and easy to shatter
some wait to be filled
with direction
hope
some wait for no one
they fill
themselves
up
k.m.
