Battle Scars

Don’t judge that kid with her arms all scarred Don’t brand that kid as bad You never would have survived If you had the life she had So say a prayer and show you care She’s paid more than her share of dues Don’t put her down or say bad things Until you’ve walked that mile in her shoes Those who suffered in war earn respect They are greeted like super stars She came from a war you wouldn’t understand On her arms, the battle scars Her own home was the battle zone The desperation, feeling all alone A situation she felt no escape from Then late at night the urges come Innocence lost like a bad dream No self respect, no self esteem It is an ongoing battle to feel whole You can see the beauty within her soul Sometimes I pray for a Judgement day You have no heart if you look away Flashbacks come and the anger stirs The guilt she carries isn’t hers There is a need for justice long past due A need for acceptance from me and you With anger, despair and fear demanding The child needs some understanding In spite of all the tears she cried There are still battle scars deep inside