A house,
A family,
a sense of security,
put your bags down,
you live here now,
a hug,
warmth,
happiness,
yes the neighbors hate you,
yes some others are mad,
you had to do it,
break out on your own,
you are safe here,
they won't hurt you.
I'll help you,
you don't need to worry,
you are home.

04/21/2003

Author's Note: Dedicated to aunt godmother and collector of lost children. From all you 'kids' thank you.

Posted on 04/21/2003
Copyright © 2024 Amy Niggel