A parent's worst fear
Constricting breath
Threatening tears
What if something’s happened?
Images of a fallen child
By the roadside
Tightening heart
Quickening pulse
Where is my child?
Unbidden thoughts appear
Unspeakable pictures
Descending fear
Tightening throat
WHY CAN’T I FIND YOU?
Go away thoughts!
Don’t taunt me!
Gripping hair
Furrowing brows
Anxiety grows
Pacing
Deepening gully
Please!Come home
Safe
My child
disappeared today. Fear overwhelmed me. I realized just how
vulnerable we are out here. There is no one to lean on. No one to call. We could not find him. We were
helpless.
I was helpless
When he finally appeared, I just wanted to hug him and not let go. Ever.