Sorrow

Growing up being told no.
Hearing that he can’t.
Knowing that he could.
If only he had the support.
Slowly losing the ability to believe.
In himself he loses his heart.
His eyes lose that spark.
He becomes dead inside.
No longer caring about life.
Little boy and young man.
No hope for what lies ahead.
Pain and suffering never expressed.
Growing up being told no.
Hearing that he can’t.
Knowing that he could.
If only he had the support.
If only we had known.
Our words and actions say so much.
We play such big parts in a child’s life.
Never noticing the influence we have.
Knowing that it could hurt.
Not caring if it does.
Learning lessons is hard for us.
Children know more than we think.
Saying no and saying can’t.
Breaking down a child’s dreams.
If only we had listened.
If only we had seen.
Our words meant so much.
Our actions told so much more.
If only he had the support.