When You Smile
When you smile
That special way
I recognize
The adorable little boy
Needing to be loved
Cuddled and hugged
Longing for attention
For affection
The child who hurts
And craves for love
To soothe away the hurts
And long visits
To the doctor
The child
Who wonders
Why he’s different
The child who
Cries at night
Wondering
Why him
The same child
Who grew up
To be strong
And determined
To never show
Weakness
The same child
Who grew up
Appreciating life
A sense of humor
Hard work and fun
Yes the child
Who grew up
Never forgetting
the joy
Of wonder
That sparkle
In your eye
Always there
It’s joy
It’s hope
It’s play
That vulnerable child
Is just beneath
The surface still longing
For attention
A hug a kiss
AP: 2nd place 2020, 2nd place 2021
Posted on June 20, 2019
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