the child i was
is beautiful.
she smiles
and laughs
and has no fear.
the child i was
is innocent.
unafraid of you
and what you represent.
do you think you
harmed her?
she is whole
and happy yet.
do you think you
killed her?
she still lives
safe inside.
twas not the child
that you harmed,
she stayed safe deep inside.
twas the adult
i would have been
that you killed,
and left a stronger
me in her place!
the child i was
is beautiful.
