i’m sorry, little one
that it happened the way it did
that you did not see love in a pair of eyes
or see comfort as it should have been
somewhere down the line
you were convinced you were only in the way
and no one held you tight
and told you “I love you. Stay.”
but if i could go back to every moment
that proved to your little heart that you did not matter
i would hold your hand then hold you close
and say just how precious you are
until everything else faded away
and all you heard were the good things that day
so you could grow up
knowing your true worth
how you have been a gift
since your very birth
and when those came around
to try and tread upon your soul
you would not mistake it for kindness
you’d recognize it was nothing like love
and you’d simply let them go
little one, listen carefully to the truth
despite what you think you know
you are so very loved here
you need never feel you need to go
this is where you belong,
you have already been so strong,
you may rest for some time
no need to move along
or you may spread your wings,
go on adventures, travel long distances,
laugh to your heart’s content,
and no matter what, this can always be your home
les’nspired
