Tough Day At Work

Was a tough day at work
Exhaustion setting in
Unable to distance
My life apart from his

My heart broken, I see
No tears on his young cheeks
I walked into the room
He moved into my arms

Pain fear and confusion
All from a boy of three
His soul battered and bruised
Cowering in my arms

His young eyes touched on mine
Strange, no words were spoken
A single tear fights free
As he cuddles closer

Body slowly swaying
Held close against my heart
I pray for His guidance
And a miracle too

Paramedics took him
Tears started in earnest
As they probed and prodded
Checking his many wounds

Broken bones and scratches
And a concussion too
I wish it possible
To trade places with you

I keep seeing his eyes
The blood that marked his face
I feel him in my arms
Trembling and so scared

Was a tough day at work
Exhaustion setting in
Unable to distance
My life apart from his
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