I walk down the street,
Tears in my eyes.
People look away,
As if I'm not good enough for them.
A boy, of about 15 flashes me a smile,
In his mind i can tell he's thinking,
"cheer up kid"
I smile back,
not letting the regret show.
I just keep walking.
A familiar face crosses my path,
why so sad?'
he wipes the tears from my face
and waits for a reply.
I give him my sad smile,
it's gone...'
Fear, realization and regret wash over him.
he pulls me in for a hug.
I can't move,
Tears pour from my face,
come on kid, lets get you home.'
I walk silently,
he knew all this time...
