Disbelief

The boy came into the room
explained why he was there
to raise money for children
that no one for them would care

i rose to my feet
my wallet open and ready
look to my left
others look unsteady

i pulled out some paper
as much as i had there
I'd hoped it would help
those children that i felt so dear

the boy looked amazed
at this generous little girl
of whom he never knew
that gave all that she could

and i felt a little pang
as classmates called parts of a whole
i only wanted to help
no rich nor poor hoax

a dagger through my heart
that made blood run fresh
quenched my thirst for pain
of those I'd never met

~a friend at wits end