The Darkness of the Night
In the darkness of the night, in so deep
The angry voices, secrets I have to keep
Shadows dancing 'neath the wood door
For a child of four, it's hard to ignore
Nights can be terrifying, it's sad but true
When you're so small, there's not much you can do
The screaming, the walls, they tremble and roar
Harsh words and doors slamming once more
The fear of the unknown, it looms overhead
If one parent leaves, where's the other instead?
She brought me into this world with care
He taught me to tie my shoes, lessons to share
Please, don't ask which one to choose
Either way, I lose
The early morning sun, a glimmer of grace
Brings the promise of a new day's hope embrace
She serves my cereal, a comforting start
He calls me to play, joy in his heart
I quickly finish, grab a ball and a glove
Hoping to win their affection, perhaps their love?
It feels like it's all up to what I do
To become their little man, strong and true
To keep my family together, you see
I will bear the burden to be the best I can be
But as the night sky darkens once more
The voices return, like waves pounding the shore
I pull up my covers, wipe away a tear
For a child of four, it's a lot to fear
Yet, the early morning sun will always rise
With the promise of hope in its gentle guise
She'll make my cereal, he'll ask me to play
In their love and warmth, perhaps I'll find my way
Though nights may be terrifying, full of fear
Remember, the dawn of a new day is near
From the seeds you planted, beautiful crops will grow
Unfortunately, they missed out on a special person they'll never know
Copyright © Kelly Hitchcock | Year Posted 2023
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