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We All Have An Inner Child To Protect AND She Still Has Plenty To Say!

 

 

A Little Girl That I Once Knew

There is a child in me,
she hides way down beneath,
the adult in me.

She saw awful things, 
she felt many painful things,
and heard many harsh things.

The adult in me,
always attempts to protect her,
but there are times I fail.

That is when,
the adult in me, 
cries for the child, 
that I once was.

My tears remember,
the pangs of distress,
for the child,
who can never rest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Vaso Avatar
January 3, 2019 at 2:12 AM
I loved this poem, I like to read these poems before I listen the song, then read again while listening to the music!!! very nice indeed!
Thayer Avatar
January 3, 2019 at 2:52 PM
Thanks Arthur! and Happy New Year!
Imtiaz Avatar
December 12, 2018 at 6:18 AM
wow....very true, there is a child in every person.
Thayer Avatar
January 3, 2019 at 2:52 PM
Yes and Happy New Year!
One Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 3:39 PM
Heartbreaking poem.. how sad no one was around to save that child.. Deeply expressed..
Thayer Avatar
November 27, 2018 at 7:39 AM
Thank You!
Hagy Avatar
November 22, 2018 at 10:21 PM
Oh I can so identify with this Vickie! I lost the little girl inside of me to darkness as well... so hard to find her sometimes ...I love the way you have expressed that here :) ...I know horses are not for everyone, but they helped me get back home to my little girl :)
Thayer Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 8:42 AM
I do love horses Chris and I have read and heard they are very therapeutic. I was around them at different times thru out my life and I do love them so. Thanks for the positive comment as well. Take care, Vickie.
Gauthier Avatar
November 21, 2018 at 2:36 PM
Very sweet, Vickie. Heartfelt.
Thayer Avatar
November 22, 2018 at 3:03 PM
Thanks Line, The Video Is One Of My Favorites.
Pandit Avatar
November 21, 2018 at 1:38 PM
This is excellent Vickie..the essence of your poem I found in these lines:that is when, the adult in me, cries for the child she once was.
Thayer Avatar
November 22, 2018 at 3:03 PM
Thank You Much Vijay, My child in me has suffered much.
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