Child Within

Child
Within.
Transparent
Tragic colors
Secret emotions
Ears hear too much to bear
A household war day and night
Sibling can escape all the fright
Enduring more, validation null
What happens to the adult-child within?


©Holly P. Moore
   December 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Collins Avatar
December 30, 2012 at 12:26 PM
Dear Holly, A question cannot be answered. love, Kathy
Williams Avatar
December 28, 2012 at 1:32 PM
Holly holding the painful memories...David hope the email made sense and you were ok with it?
Kendrick Avatar
December 27, 2012 at 2:18 PM
Usually caring a lot of baggage..Although it will make the person to become who they are..I hope not your past experience but just a work..Sara
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December 27, 2012 at 9:40 AM
very inspiring write Holly...enjoyed this so much..wishing you all the best my dear friend :) <3<3<3
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