Gingerly

Gingerly I walk
In this world alone
Cautiously, warily watching strangers on my way
Trusting very few
I've trusted before
My faith in humans fractured
My belief in people damaged
Defiled by kin early
Deserted by others since
Defacement by me now
Abandoned
Cast off
Forlorn
Gingerly I walk
In this world alone

by lostinpoetry
posted on 10/27/2009