In a Short While

Never let go, for you are worth it.

Close your eyes

Take a deep breath my child

Hold on for just another short while.

Frail but wise

Beyond your sad few years

Taught to sit there and take it and cry.

Misery and strife

They mean everything to you, define you

But for now you are alive.

You blench and wail in pain

As the yelling bursts your ear drums

And he prepares to strike again.

Yet the hand never arrives

And you watch as your brother falls in a heap of limbs

Because of your father, a mere toddler dies.

Bruised in areas the concourse will never see

Breathing heavy amounts of tobacco and alcohol

And bleeding internally as you fall to your knees, screaming.

Indeed

Why you, child, why you?

Why you or your brother or anyone else? Why?

But you mustn't fret any longer

Because I will hold you and raise you higher

Ascending towards your opportunity to conquer eternal peace.

And know this, dear little one,

Your father will get his retribution

And you and I can be dead but live on strong.

So close your eyes

Take a deep breath my child

Hold on for just another short while.

Soon you wont have to be alone.