Little Girl – A Poem by Haley Roberts
Little Girl
Little girl, little girl
Who cares for you?
You’re swept from place to place
With a faulty broom.
Little girl, little girl
Here you can stay.
Unpack your belongings,
We’ve got space for them to lay.
Little girl, little girl
I see the tears in your eyes.
You don’t have to hide here,
You’re not locked inside.
Little girl, little girl
Let me care for you.
I’ll check your closet for the monsters
And under your bed too.
Little girl, little girl
Get some rest and stay.
I understand why you feel
The need to run away.
Little girl, little girl
Here you are safe.
We’ll pick up the pieces of you
Others have destroyed.
We’ll help you find your way.
Little girl, little girl
I’m here to help you grow.
We’ll build some wings together
So that you may soar on your own.
You’ll see the sparkling waters.
You’ll see the rolling land.
Nothing but miles of opportunity
You never knew you had.
Little girl, little girl
When you’re ready to land
I’ll be here with you
Reach out and take my hand.
~ Haley Roberts. Haley has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Auburn University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of New England. She is currently working as a Moderate Care Residential Program Therapist and is a Licensed Master Social Worker by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners.