My Child Within  

I found my child within today,

For many years so locked away,

Loving, embracing, needing so much,

If only I could reach in and touch.

I did not know this child of mine,

We were never acquainted at three or nine,

But today I felt the crying inside,

I'm here,  I shouted, come reside.

We hugged each other ever so tight,

As feelings emerged of hurt and fright.

It's okay, I sobbed, I love you so!

You are precious to me, I want you to know.

My child, my child, you are safe today,

You will not be abandoned, I'm here to stay.

We laughed, we cried, it was a discovery,

This warm loving child is my recovery.