My Dear Child

Oh mighty child, what have you done?

In this ruthless world, what have you become?

You were meant to be strong; you were god’s chosen one.

We feel responsible; we’re the cause behind this dreaded outcome.

Oh how blessed we were to see you cry for the first time.

The feeling when we held you for the first time, was sublime.

We sheltered you from the slightest of threats.

You were that tiny drop of love; all that’s left now is regrets.

We couldn’t pick you up every time you fell.

We couldn’t help you, even when you thought you were going through hell.

You had so much to learn, you had so much to yearn.

You were never scared, you never faltered.

But whenever you called out for us; we should’ve answered.

Maybe strength is exhaustive; Maybe it fades with every new scar.

We’re sorry we didn’t help you; we thought it was better to care from afar.

Oh how we wish you never grew up.

Oh how we wish you never stopped crying.

We can’t imagine the pain you went through,

The pain that made you consider dying.

We’re guilty; it’s us who can’t stop crying.

Oh how we wish we go back in time to just hold you,

Oh how we wish we could embrace your weakness instead of denying.

We’re sorry for not being there.

We’re sorry for not sharing your despair.

We’re the killers; we’re the ones god wouldn’t spare.

You were strong, strong enough to hold in more than you could bear.

You’re still the light in this lonely life.

You’re the palm that wipes off these tears.

You’re still our only love.

We’re indebted to have a child like you.

This strength you leave behind won’t be left in despair.

You’ve inherited it to us.

We’ll be its rightful heir.