Forgotten Child

Do you not see me?
Suffering, in pain
I’m standing in front of you.

Do you not hear me speaking
I’m feeling the strain
Do you not see me?

Despair is peaking
Nothing, not even disdain
I’m standing in front of you.

I’m now borderline shrieking
How can you refrain
Do you not see me?

Comfort I’m seeking
Awash in the rain
I’m standing in front of you.

No notice or critiquing
Though I try in vain
Do you not see me?
I’m standing in front of you.