Childhood

A child in me died

when I was cursed

for being born.

A child in me died

when they throw dirt

for being a black.

A child in me died

when they bullied me

for being ugly.

A child in me died

when I washed the

trays and utensils in a hotel.

A child in me died

when I carried loads of weight

instead of solving a maths problem.

A child in me died

when I was molested

by my teacher.

Each time a child was put to misery

Childhood died.