YESTERDAYS CHILD

Yesterday's child what wrongs did you see
Touched in a way no child should be
You suffer in silence for the whole world is cruel
For whoever you told would think you the fool
And year by year deeper embedded is the pain
Always holding up to an unbearable strain
Twist and turn so contorted the mind
Not certain or fearing what you might find
But from confusion reality is born
And bad from good must be torn
Purify the spirit and redeem the soul
An act of freedom to make you whole
Look inside and find your true self
Then dare to share all that you might see
And teach the world to be all it can be
Bear

Author's Note

I leave most punctuation to the reader that they can read the poem in their own meter, mood and motility. I thank you for taking the time to read my work.

Reviews

[Bhuyanshi Talukdar]

I read your poem and I am deeply moved by the emotions that you have captured in your words. The way you describe the pain of being touched in a way no child should be touched is heart-wrenching, and your words are a reminder of the strength and resilience that it takes to overcome such trauma.

Your poem is also a call to action, a reminder that we must all be willing to face our fears and confront the pain of our past in order to move forward and build a better future. It is a reminder that we are not defined by our past, but rather by the choices we make in the present. Your words are a reminder of the power of hope, of the importance of self-love and acceptance, and of the way that we can all learn from the struggles and triumphs of others.

[light and ashes]

Wow, this touched my heart so much it almost made me cry.
100

[andrew mitchell]

There is so much good within it's just the outside world consumes so much in its tirade of growing up.

[Bear]

Thank you, it is good to have you back I hope it was something like a vacation and not a local lockup that was taking up your time :~) take care my friend ¯_("/)_/¯

[andrew mitchell]

only work is my sentence or lock up lol

[Zoya]

Oh wow...This has such good vibes. Truly inspirational.
"But from confusion reality is born
And bad from good must be torn
Purify the spirit and redeem the soul
An act of freedom to make you whole"
Just love these lines. Awesome!

[Bear]

Thank you for the nice review :~)

[Zoya]

No problem