Innerchild

There she was,

In the bottom of the well

Drowned she was,

In the chasm of my being

I heard whimpers and giggles

That's how I realised of her existence

Curious I listened

To her chatter and silence

Held out my hand to her

She belonged  here, with me.
 Not in the dark depths!

She wouldn't come

I called. I listened. I fell in love with her.

She trusted me, took my hand, came up.

She was there. On the surface.

Perched on the bank of the dark waters

Now silent, now chatty; a dear friend.

Lost.
I didn't notice her exiting...

She isn't there anymore...

I call to her, she doesn't answer!

My heart is all storms and rains.

Her voice is lost.
"Come back!"  I try to say

My words are lost in the storm

I call to strangers instead.

I don't mean to, baby...
My call is to you alone...