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THE WISH FROM A CHILD

by Theresa McCool


I wish

I could feel safe in this world

when I am alone

to be able to walk the street

I wish

I could feel safe

If a stranger should pass me

by and smile

I wish

I could feel safe

knowing that smile came from

their heart and they would do me no harm

I wish

I could feel safe

when I am alone

in my home

knowing that I am protected

from any evil that lurks.


Original poem April 10, 2000. Published as written.

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