take a look at that child
so little and fragile
looks very delicate
in spite of her scared posture
frozen eyes
head held high
looks as if ready to break
those green eyes
trying to camouflage tears
that child said it aloud
to your face
and whispered into your ears
then begged
“please, please stop breaking me”
I am only a child
even her mother
never listened to her plea
still waiting to be heard
such a precious thing
to neglect
that child’s care
no one bothered
to pay attention
and she looked above
waiting to be heard
be very careful and gentle now
child has shattered
now that you are holding
her heart
in between your palms
remember already damaged
how amazing it’s still intact!
if she survives this agony
she will question
all those involved
why did you take away
her childhood?

Gunsel Djemal - 8/2/2007 Bromley Road - London