How could you do this to me? 

My body lays broken, battered, and bruised.

My heart snapped in half.  

I reach for the home I once longed for, 

starved, alone, and harmed. 

I dream of what it feels like to be inside. 

I hope for nothing but safety, company, and a happy life,

my skinny arms grab for the dead,colorless,dry grass…

once bright and filled with joyous memories. 

I long for the place I once called home,

scarred, forbidden, and lost.  

I wish for one more memory. 

I stare at the dull, faded building I once felt was safe, 

the walls showered in what used to be good.

Still blindsided with how you could do this to me.