Love and Anger

banging, kicking, screaming

waiting!

outside crying and begging

banging, kicking, screaming

waiting!

inside there is safety, comfort and warmth

pleas are deaf ignored and disregarded

knocking, ringing, pleading

nothing!

nothing but a wall holding love for ransom

black and empty sky fills him with apprehension

gait prepared, brings nothing but fright
a child sits staring into the night

banging, kicking, screaming

into the night a child must enter

selfless anger heartbroken and torn

all used to punish and scorn

banging, kicking, screaming

waiting for rescue

love and understanding
a wall holds ransom a child worthless and dis-invited

the night patiently awaits

a child confused with innocence and anger

banging, kicking, screaming

waiting!

alone in the dark

a child waits

for someone to hear and sit beside him