Turn Back Around

~Turn Back Around~ Sad eyes looking up at us How can we ignore them? Walking away like they don’t mean a thing Like the ones who already hurt them They are crying out for someone to notice them Love them Take care of them Lonely children of the world Being walked away from Isn’t it about time we ~Turn Back Around~ The child who had to runaway just to get away From the beatings The nightly visits from a stranger in their bed The drunken rages The Terror they were raised in A parent who molests them Innocence taken Yet we don’t even hear them As they cry out for help It is time to ~Turn Back Around~ Give them a chance Listen to what they have to say A home to call their own Safe from the abuse Safe from the terror A home filled with love A place to grow In comfort rather than fear Off of the streets Away from the danger That is what they are wanting All we have to do is ~Turn Back Around~ Quit ignoring those Sad eyes looking up at us Do what is right and ~Turn Back Around~ By: Jean Bonella