Unmended

That hurt little boy, sad way down deep Survives trapped in that aging body Enigmatic and misunderstood What happened to you throughout the years Never accepted for who you were Always extra cautious, playing games Seeking approval that never came Feeling so alone and neglected Odd, different, always rejected Uncomfortable in your own skin Not understanding why you’re different Catapulted in some foreign world Growing up was so very brutal Unlike bullies, friends were mighty scarce Bruised heart, broken and never mended Years went by without making allies Perpetually against the grain Eventually finding a niche You were only too glad to pay dues But paid and paid until again betrayed AP: 3rd place 2020 Submitted on June 10, 2018 for contest ABANDON sponsored by BRENDA CHIRI