Life Has Failed You

You were such a beautiful child, slowly unfolding
You were such an innocent child, gradually evolving
Life has failed you
You should have been protected
You should have been safe from harm
You should have been protected
There should have been some kind of alarm
There is so much complication in your life
Arms that should have held you should not harm
Hands that should have loved you should not do harm
Life has failed you
Now you’re stronger, no-one can take that away
Now you’re stronger, but it’s been such a long, long way