Little Child Next Door

Little one, I hear you. I hear your screams and cries in the night, But I am alone and small too. There is nothing I can do. I have told the large ones of your plight and still they do not listen. they do not hear, they are oblivious, even with the screaming in there ears. I am weak, meek, and small. I have screamed and tried with my all, but still they do not move. Oh little one, I am sorry. I did listen, but couldn’t help. And now you are in your little box Deep beneath the shore. I was too meek, too small and afraid, And also - IGNORED!