A Childhood Reclaimed

Grew up too fast, shadows in the room

Every day was a battle, every corner a gloom

Held tears inside, with nobody to confide

Life's heavy hand, gripped my youthful stride

Black and blue, all the wounds that I hide

Cooking and cleaning, while my dreams slipped aside

Wanted to break down, but I stood my ground

Trying to be perfect, but lost what I found

As I cried out, no one heard my pleas

Just a child longing for a heart that would please

Why was it wrong to seek love and care?

Suffocating silence, will anyone be there?

But then you came, and you wrapped me in light

Showed me the laughter, painted joy in the night

Every hug a promise, every smile a spark

You turned my world around from shadows to art

Stumbling through fear, but with you I grew brave

Through the laughter you gifted, found the heart of a wave

Days of the child that I lost in the haze

With you by my side, yes, I found brighter days

You wiped my tears, made the dark go away

In your gentle arms, I learned how to play

Now I ask why, is this love so real?

You painted my canvas, taught me how to feel

But then you came, and you wrapped me in light

Showed me the laughter, painted joy in the night

Every hug a promise, every smile a spark

You turned my world around from shadows to art

All the years of pain, faded like a dream

With every moment shared, we've rebuilt my esteem

A childhood reborn, in hues of bright grace

With love overflowing, I'm finally at peace

So here's to you, the anchors in my storm ̵

To the love that embraced me and kept my heart warm

Endless gratitude, for the joy that you bring

You gave me my childhood; now I dance and I sing