The Inner Child

Sometimes, I close my eyes

and see a little girl. 

So innocent and pure, 

helpless and clueless 

all at once. 

As I walk through this life, 

some days I hear her cry. 

Some days, I see her in pain - 

rejected, abandoned, scared. 

Those are the days I close my eyes 

a little extra. 

I bend down, softly on my knees,

look her in the eyes

and place my palm gently on her

round face.

I  tell her: 

everything will be okay. 

I tell her:

I’ve got you. I won’t let go.

Because as simple as it is

if only someone told that little girl right then

when she needed it most,

maybe  I wouldn’t have to close my eyes anymore.

Reviews

[Azifwecare]

This poem I imagine would touch the soul of male and female alike in a similar situation. Nice poem and congrats on grabbing a reader by their feelings. It got my attention for sure.

[bri]

Yes, for sure. Thanks so much for reading and for your kind words. :)

[Azifwecare]

You're welcome

[John the Baptist]

There is within each of us a small child, maybe one who is suffering. It would be nice if all such children received the care described in this offering. Too often it doesn't happen.

[bri]

Sometimes I imagine how insanely different the world would be if children received the nurturing love and care they deserve. Very true. Thanks so much for reading. :)

[Paul Bell]

If only, if only. If only someone pointed us in the right direction at that moment in time we wouldn't have chosen that other path. This is the poem that leaves unanswered questions.

[bri]

Thank you for reading. :)

[Yashika]

A heartfelt poem with nicely chosen words and the perfect title. I enjoyed reading this.

[bri]

Thank you so much. :)

[Planet x]

Clever and sweet words , very gentle and tender touch

[bri]

Thanks for reading. :)