A Child Cries

by TLC - Aquarius

Every time I reach out a hand they become further away
The tears trickle down their cheeks
Unable to keep calm steady breaths
I try to comfort them, but I don’t know what to say

They are so innocent. What hurt them so bad?
I can read their face like a book
The fear in their eyes, and panic in their heart
The pain in there tears or an expressionless face if they’re sad

I don’t understand why I can’t speak to them to try and help
The child just sits there curled up in a dark corner
I look around for help but no one is there
Then I look at the child eyes and realize it is myself
Birth sign: Aquarius
Date created: 2001-07-10 12:56:42
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:44:39
Poem ID: 63789

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