As a child
emotions are mild
At least that’s how it should be
simplicity is key

As a child
you play wild
like a dog with a toy

As a child
you experience joy
as you play in the McDonald’s PlayPlace

As a child
you have struggles
as your dad juggles
working fifty to sixty hours a week

As a child
your days are full of sun
mine aren’t as fun

As a child
you smiled
I did not

As a child
my tears were a waterfall
you played with a doll


As a child
your stress ended
mine only bent,
morphed,
changed
into new forms

As a child
life came easy
your days were breezy

As a child
my heart shattered
my heart scattered

As a child
I was left
alone
to pick up the pieces