I Am That Child

I AM THAT CHILD
I am that child who sits in the corner
Legs pulled up, arms crossed tightly around
I stare off at nothing but see the world
I would cry but that would draw attention
I would scream out but that would admit defeat
I’d stand up but my legs fail me
I’d ask for help but from whom?
I’d say “goodbye” but I don’t remember “hello”
I’d say “I love you” but I don’t remember
The words
I am that child who sits alone
I am that child and I am scared
I am that child…