Tears of Our Children
What's happened to our children
Once they were young and carefree
Now they are sad and distant
What's happened to their dreams
They used to tell
What's become of their
Secrets they use to share
No more are the smiling faces
We look into the eyes of hopelessness
The sound of laughter we no longer hear
Replaced with their tears
The souls of tomorrow have become
The shadow of the future
Their tears rain down on us
Like a waterfall from heaven
What's happened to their innocence
Gone is the belief in fairy tales
To them there is no happily ever after
With each day they face the reality
Food shortage
Illness and disease
Survival has taken place of games
Running for your life is second nature
Their tears of frustration
As they weep for salvation
The kiss of death is with them every steep
The gift of life is a precious price
Curse not the violation but the
Violator
We weep with you understand your plight
Your tears are not in vain
We too carry your pain
And your tears
We feel each day
© 2009 ek ellis