It broke my heart to see the pictures of young children crying at our nation's border--children taken from their parents at such a young age. There are many things I can do to try to bring about change. Writing is one of those things.
Your Little Hands
Your little hands
caught your tears
as they fell from
your brown eyes
and you looked down
as your life changed
when mommy
had to go away
but I hear your voice
and I feel your pain,
Little One,
we made you cry
but now I want
to hold your hands
I want to make you smile
I want to take
your hurts away
We taught you fear
but I want you to know
that love will come your way,
Little One,
with tiny hands
holding tears you should have
never had to cry
Let me hold your hands
and show you love
and put your hands
back in the hands of Mom,
back in the hands of love…
--Chris Pepple, 2018