Emerging Courageous Online Magazine - Poetry

THE CHILD IN ME

I know that I appear to be strong,
As far as the eyes can see,

But somewhere deep inside my soul
There is a child in me.

We cannot run away from our past
Or pretend that the bruises never did last

So if sometimes I need a hug,
Like a child with a badly scraped knee 

Please understand that I'm not that strong,
And be kind to the child in me.

© 2002 - Elaine Hall
Used with permission
All rights reserved

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