Wisdom of Small Things

I love you- three little words,
wasted in the same breath as a blow. 

It was not that you said them; 
but the mistakes you tried to correct. 

Fear and distrust I carried inside, 
and pain was attached to- those three little words. 

Through life I travelled, rebellious, withdrawn. 
Loneliness - my only protector. 

It was innocence that carried cupids bow. 
To teach me the love I am supposed to know. 

Am I capable? 

Together - baby and I, 
we taught, we learned. 

Our blossoming bond is now forever. 

How can one so small - break down the barriers, 
to deliver (through pain and hate) 
the greatest gift of all...LOVE.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Wolf Avatar
October 11, 2018 at 6:54 PM
3 extremely powerful words. That I now see in a different light through this write.
Hamilton Avatar
October 11, 2018 at 9:08 AM
I feel the pain and the love, very nicely said. my first read of you and I like it!
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