Youth

Our youth

the pressures they face

children fighting

for acceptance

fitting in with their peers

they strive for

it's a shame

so many have died for

where have we gone wrong

did we sing the wrong song

the lessons we taught

seem to have gone for naught

are we actually failures as parents

is it really our fault

have we pushed them away

what can we do

to help them today

turn this tide

so they've no need to hide

the feelings they harbor

so deep down inside

the hurt that drives them

beyond our hearts reach

unto the point

where their spirit's been breached

how can we help them

bring them back home

help them to feel

they're not so totally alone

get them to realize

that they're loved beyond measure

and here in our hearts

they are the greatest .of all treasure

I ask you

are there answers to this

if not we must find them

yes, that is truly my wish