Inner Woman

A child’s sweet smile

Chubby arms hug

Giggles, tickles

Eyes round in wonder

evil he whispers

you make me bad

his vicious taunt mad

grasper

his fingers slither

entitled dither

and destroy

joy

Child lays curled

Expresses shame

What happened

Forever changed

Years pass by

Hurt heals over

Scars crack again

Until someone

Rings true with care

It wasn’t your fault

You are NOT to blame