To my inner child

I whisper a promise
soft as morning light—
that I will hold you kindly
through every shadowed night.

I offer you my love,
the kind that does not fade,
a shelter made of tenderness
where every fear is laid.

I place in your small hands
a seed of hope to keep,
to bloom when days feel heavy
and dreams fall into sleep.

And when the world grows loud,
I’ll remind you of your bravery
how your heart learned to shine
through storms you thought would break you.

Come rest within my arms now;
you’re safe with me, my dear.
I promise you a gentler path—
step forward, without fear.

Writing Prompts – Esther Chilton

6 responses to “To my inner child”

  1. SRIKANTH Avatar

    This is simply beautiful, Carol. You have such a gentle and powerful way with words. The poem creates a sanctuary of pure, unwavering love—it feels like a warm embrace in verse. The imagery of “morning light,” a “shelter made of tenderness,” and the “seed of hope” is profoundly comforting. Thank you for sharing this gift of kindness and promise; it’s a truly radiant piece of writing.🌷🤝

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you so much for saying that I have a way with words, I really appreciate your feedback 💕

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  2. Esther Chilton Avatar

    Such an uplifting poem, Carol Anne.

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you, Esther. I’m glad you liked my poem. 💚💚

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  3. mentalnotes1 Avatar

    Whew!
    I feel like you placed a soft hand on my back, steady, warm, reassuring. You write with a tenderness that doesn’t feel forced; it feels lived-in, you sound as if you survived some storms and learned how to speak gently to others who are trying to survive a storm youve made it through. This is the kind of poem I can come back to on the days I feel small or shaken. Carol, this was so good and relatable 🌷

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      You are so kind, thank you so much. I really appreciate your kind words. 💞💞

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