The Weeping Child
In the dark, a soft cry breaks the night,
Tiny sobs echo, filled with fright,
A shadow lurks in the corners,
Whispers haunt the empty room.
Eyes wide open, glistening tears,
Lost in the silence,
swallowed fears,
A lullaby fades,
hope drifts away,
No one hears,
Child’s play.
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Francis C Okoro
"If you learn from defeat, you haven't really lost." - Zig Ziglar
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Very felt it.
Excellent piece 👏