Eager I was to see the world,

Which was rudely snatched away,

Even before I could sway.

My existence just whirled.

Why weren’t my arms unfurled?

Answer me my mother, why did you betray?

Why couldn’t I just stay,

With you, in your cozy abode, just curled?

What do I say my dear,

I couldn’t help, despite being so near.

I just wished to disappear,

As I couldn’t interfere,

And stop their madness and sneer,

At the sight of a girl right here.

First published on Penmancy website as part of Tale-a-thlon