A young one sits

Upon steps of concrete

The Others play

On swings forgotten

Still, young one watches on

Taking in

What they give out

Laughter, joy, happiness

All traded for a moment

A moment of cruelty.

A young one sits

Upon a heart of stone

The Others cry

For tears forgotten

Still, young one laughs on

Giving out

What they gave him

Pain, betrayal, denial,

All traded for a moment

A moment of Wisdom.