I Know Him

I know him
But he doesn't know me

I need to hold him
But he thinks
I would hurt him
Because I am big

He thinks I want
To do away with him
Because he caused me
So much pain

He stands, head down
Looking at things in his hand
Waiting for the crushing blow

He stands alone
Because it is safe
No one around
To take him away

I greet him with a smile
He smiles back
I wait for a hug
He stands alone

Inside, where he lives
He is protected but aware
When he comes out
There is laughter and joy

Inside I embrace
He who was me
Now that I am big
He is still a boy