Dreams

Dreams of a little girl.  Once carefree and now guarded.
Lost in a world or compromise.
Making concessions based on fear and guilt 
Rejecting help because it is tainted with conditions and limits
Discovering her wealth then watching it fall away
Can she ever be found?

Dreams of a little girl.  Now fearful and lost
Buried alive by choices
Blinded by voices and past mistakes
Following the same path not knowing where it will take her
Yet sensing it will destroy her
Can she ever be saved?

Dreams of a little girl.  Now angry and confused
Enlightened with new knowledge
Hopeful for tomorrow and a glimpse of rebirth
Responsibilities get in the way.
Hope deferred and now she is sick.
Can she ever be free?

Dreams of a little girl.  Now determined
Still feeling lost; resigned to her fate
Stealing time for herself in parts, so small and inconsequential
Trying hard to have a purpose beyond her label
Wondering if her heart will hold out until her day is realized
Will she remain?
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