Lonely Girl

Each day I see her passing by
And wonder at her saddened state
I wonder what her story is
What led her to this tragic fate

What is she so frightened by
Huddled in her lonely space
Fragile, desperate lonely girl
Caught up in a darker place
Huddled behind her frightened face
Searching for a safer place

There is no hope within her heart
She walks with careful measured pace
Arms wrapped tight around her frame
Moving with unconscious grace
Loneliness upon her face
Searching for a safer place

Desperate girl, alone and frail
Huddled with unfailing grace
Will your searching bring you peace
Hopelessness etched on your face
Will you find your safer place
Or disappear without a trace