SAFE

(by LD Holland)

Home 
Bruised and bleeding 
Tears and shouts 
Prayers for sanctuary unheard 
By whatever gods ignore me. 

The eyes of the children 
Beg for hope 
And I have none to offer 
None survives. 

Laws mock us 
Promising help 
Promising safety 
Promising a tomorrow 
That never comes. 

Lies upon lies 
Compounding interest 
And another child 
Learns the ways of the world 
Coming full circle 
Home, bruised and bleeding.