My Child Within

My child within lives alone, struggling daily with life taking emotional journeys destination unknown. Eyes that don't look too long the need to search no longer exists. This moment, this instance is all that matters. My child within me whispers ask questions, truths, seeking belief... I cannot answer... when I don't know. Why do these things happen? I want to be happy I don't want to be scared I want a bit of hope I'm tired of feeling sad. My child inside me seeks words of comfort. Reassurance isn't a gift offered when all around violence prevails. I tell my child, it'll be over soon, I suggest they dream travel, don't let the pain get in the way. Remember our feelings are ours their voice only heard by me I'll keep them safe even when fear knocks my door My child within cries softly No tears fall, No noises heard but I feel the pain outwardly I must be strong I cannot show I'm weak My dignity already taken there's nothing left to give soon we'll be alone again we'll comfort each other me and my child within