Who protects the damaged inner you <br />Who takes care of that frightened child <br />Who will ride the white steed of deliverance <br />Who will rescue that child from its fears <br /> <br />We erect elaborate walls and defenses <br />To provide a haven for our frightened child <br />Protecting it from past memories as best we can <br />From dangers that still lurk on the outside <br /> <br />The protection barriers are elaborate <br />Becoming for some an impenetrable prison <br />Making it impossible at any attempt of rescue <br />Child is forever trapped by the minds defenses <br /> <br />For that frightened child you swore to protect <br />And you, its noble and honorable protector <br />Is the reality, the child may never be rescued <br />As barriers built, have made prisoners of you both<br /><br />Ken Duffy<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-child-within-6/
