Too Young To Help You

Too Young To Help You

When did they decide that you
Were a bargaining piece
A shard of glass
From the window they broke
To be swept aside with the other debris

I want to pick up your pieces
Put you back together
A beautiful mosaic of the color you once were
And wrap you in the soft cotton

My love - a barrier from the pain
When all stability is lost
I want to take you into the shelter
Of my all-forgiving arms
Though forgiveness is not something you should seek
The fault is not yours..

But I do beg your forgiveness
Sweet cherub, as I fail
To bring the peace I long to promise you
But alas, though you lie so dear in my heart
The young may not help the young..