pity the child unsure

self-worthoutgrow
Written By MaryJane Nordgren

pity the child unsure of his own worth

whose defense is bluff, bluster, bullying

 

the child grows – tall if not up

still fearful without compassion

or even acknowledgement of others

still wielding bluff and bullying

but having outgrown the pity others

were willing to afford him as a child

                    

MaryJane Nordgren

Author of the Nandria Series, MaryJane is a retired family practice physician who grew up in the Midwest but now lives in the Pacific Northwest.

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