The Forgotten Child

I recognize your faces You pass me everyday. Crossing the street to avoid me. Jeering eyes cut into my soul My pride died long ago. While you work I’m working too Moving from corner to corner Praying for a miracle to come Dealing with deafening regrets. I long to walk with you For just one day. As the clock strikes five You all pass me again Can you spare some change? I feel your eyes avoiding mine I have a family out there But their eyes avoid me too. An embarrassment to them. An embarrassment to you. I deal with it every day. I hate what I’ve become But I’m so very numb now. I fall asleep with my decisions. Just as you do. Good night Society. If you wake up and I’m not there Don’t worry. Wherever I am now, Is better than where I was. If there is a heaven, I’ll greet you there where You can see me for what I really am. As God sees me. And if not, I hope that comfort Keeps you warm and safe. Someday death will come And you’ll have to ask yourself If you had any regrets. And you’ll have to face what I face Everyday. Tomorrow.