The Motherless Child

The tears that swell and fill my eyes,
Are the tears that I shed for the motherless child,

Born to this world seeking love and care,
Only to be abused and made to feel ashamed,

Abused for being innocent and filled with no contempt,
Ashamed for crying out for the mother that there should have been,

As the years pass by
Anger and frustration rages within
For failing to succeed in life
And for being reminded
Of being born
a motherless child.