Through the Eyes of a Neglected Child

I cling to mother with unconditional love arms wrapped around tight- immune to pain of neglect my bond knows no other way Eyes steadfast in gaze upward turned to mother's face searching for comfort- the innocence of my heart sees only this, my mother I see not the truth the hours left unattended many missed feedings- imprinted with nature's bond my eyes of a child see love My eyes of a child watch closely for survival matter not the cost- nature grants me this lifeline I hold on tight, good or bad. September 1, 2015