By Shiva
Hey Little One...
If you ever read my words,
I’ve got something to tell you.
You’ve still got so much to learn
About life and the world.
But please listen.
I know that you felt so lonely
At 7 years old in that new school.
You struggled to make new friends,
You were mostly alone in the end.
I know you hated secondary school.
These other kids could be so cruel
To you and you were too shy
To answer back and fight.
And for that I’m sorry.
I’m sorry you had nobody
To turn to
When your cousin abused you.
I’m sorry that he made you do
Things that were so confusing
For such a young mind
Although it crossed your mind.
But back then you didn’t know
How to say “no”
I know he was nice to you.
He took advantage of you.
Please little one, hear me out.
This wasn’t your fault.
You’ve got nothing to be ashamed about.
This wasn’t your fault.
I know you put a brave face on
To grow up and carry on.
You didn’t want to bother,
But little one, you do matter…