I Am the Child

You and I have never met
But I am the child you must not forget.
I am the child who whimpered in pain.
I am the child who was beaten and slain.
I am the child who cried at night.
I am the child whose future was bright.
I am the child whose fear was real.
I am the child whose scars won't heal.
I am the child you see each day,
Who is not your problem, so you turn away.
I am the child, the child so small
Who only wanted to be loved, that's all.
You and I have never met,
But I am the child you must not forget.

By Susan Maree Jeavons
© 2001
Posted with permission
Previously Published at www.Suite101.com

To learn more of the powerful story about the first presentation of “I Am a Child”, please read “This Little Light of Mine”, by Susan Maree Jeavons