A Gift of Time

Once there was a little girl,
that never seemed to smile
I wondered how she saw the world,
then sat with her a while

Her eyes had the saddest gaze,
so wise beyond her years
a closer look would soon reveal,
her sea of withheld tears

What vile secrets are hidden,
and can they be unlocked
gain her trust and she may share,
the horror that’s been blocked

Having patience is the key,
 press hard, she will shut dow
I want her to confide in me,
must stay within her bounds

I try for she is worth the time,
to release that guarded gate
she has given me the ready sign,
we can now deal with the hate