I see beneath your armour
A tiny child inside
Hiding
Terrified
Lost
The gangster on the surface
The rough diamond
Dangerous
Angry
Hard
A hurt little boy
Just a toddler really
Abandoned
Shame filled
Sad
Unpredictable
Running away
At risk
Threatening/Aggressive
Misunderstood
Take off your armour slowly my son
I don’t want to leave you bare
Vulnerable
Fearful
Without your protection
Let me in
I accept you as you are
Vulnerable
Needing to belong
Unconditionally
Lay your weapons down
Allow your heart to beat more slowly
Stop
Breathe
I’m with you
I know it’s a risk my darling
A very very big deal
I know you’ll pull me in and then spit me out again
I’m still here
I won’t ever leave you like the rest have done
Let us navigate this world together
Diluting the gangster
Melting your trauma
Into my arms my beautiful broken boy
Mending your broken heart.

Written by Sarah Dillon (C)
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