Tears For a Child
It’s tough to be a parent
To a child who tries to cope
With the hand that was dealt
When her life is a soap.
When illness fills days
With depression and pain
And she struggles each day
To keep herself sane
When money is wanting
And bills need be paid
And there’re two steps back
For the one she has made.
When things seem to brighten
And dark clouds disappear
And the other shoe drops
And so does the cheer.
One does what one can
To lighten her days and
Put a smile on her face
When the happiness frays.
Copyright © Barbara Peckham | Year Posted 2021
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