(Sorry for the second post. I’m posting this a second option as it’s easier to talk about the revision process and is easier to share in class than a novel.)
Little one
Tender tendrils, bright blue eyes and giant heart
And endless skies
Little one
Unbound imagination, faith and wicked smarts
Just born to shine
You feel betrayed
I understand the reason for your rage
Your tears
You look at us now
And in your mind I know I let us down
My dear
Forgive me
I know I didn’t get you all your dreams
I promise you I’ve tried
You must believe me
I know we’re not exactly who you thought we’d be
But please
Forgive me
Little one
Your venom and your vengeance and your punishment
For all your pain
Little one
I’ve failed you and I can’t go back to try again
I hear you say:
What’s gone is lost
And now you’ll have to just live with the cost
You cow
You took my life
I’m taking yours, stop struggle towards the light.
But I don’t know how.
Forgive me
I know I didn’t get you all your dreams
I promise you I’ve tried
You must believe me
I know we’re not exactly who you thought we’d be
But please
Forgive me
Once upon a time it all seemed possible
So when did you loose hope I’d see us through?
I guess at 6 it’s hard to see the irony,
I cannot help you heal if you leave me bleeding too.
Forgive me
I know I didn’t get you all your dreams
But give me back my skies
You must believe me
I know we’re not exactly who you thought we’d be
There’s still a world of endless possibility
And in your furled fists you hold the key
So please
Forgive me