eyes cast down avoiding gazes
fading scars reminding
of imperfections lurking
hidden handicaps in children
threaten revealing more
that's not quite whole
and others stare unashamed
hideous defects uninvited
surrounding me unsummoned
head pounding whispers rise
yelling out you're incomplete
blessed fate now convinces
no pain endured is wasted
the little boy peeks eyes smiling
and i see his arm - missing
© labujamra
