I'm fragile like a child. With
soft skin and delicate bones.
I feared the dark and those
throwing me with stones. I
feared bullies that existed in
school. Never liked to walk a
mile in my own shoes.
Found a boy who reached
out to me. The way a hand
reaches out to rescue a child
drowning in a pond. Hugged
me with warmth and told me
i'll protect you as if I'm your
mom and from winter's blistering
cold. He wiped away my tears.
And brushed my hair behind my
ears. He patted me on the back
while promising that he'll help
me get my life back on the right
track. He had loyalty that exists
in elephants herds. Because
he made sure that i was
loved and not alone* ~