Inside Mother Outside Child

She is petite and strong-
Everyone says that she's
A beautiful song.
They fail to look within
At a heart that's badly skinned,
There, there is a sad child
Who hungers to be held awhile.
Deep with in her soul is a
Loving Mother who struggles to bring
The babe's horror to an end.
Deep within, this child is bold-
Where her heart can unfold.
The inside mother is a guide-
To bring the hidden hungry child outside.
Whitney Lyons
Copyright 1995 Whitney Lyons