Wounded children

Published: Feb. 1, 2022, 3:22 p.m.

Wounded children,\nwandering around the world,\nThey work and talk, \ndrink coffee with sugar or salt.\nIt is vital for children to find\nSomeone, to whom in the evening \nthey come side by side...\n\nWounded children,\nThey hate the severe wind\nThey can't stand quarrels,\nThey are looking for a proper hinterland.\nIn those, who walk beside\nThese children need to see:\n"I need you just to be"\nIs it reality or our wonderland?\n\nWounded children\nNo way,\nThey won't trust the heart, \nthey won't open the door\nThey are constantly "smart"\nTheir parent once said:\n"Keep your back straight.\nDon't be afraid"\n\nWounded children\nare walking the planet.\nThey like taking photos, \nthey say "nevermind"\nBut all that we need is\nTo sit next to someone, \nStop chasing the duty \nPut it on mute...\nBut all that we need is \nTo exit that maze,\nAnd all that we need is \na silent embrace...