Dad’s And Mom’s Aching Hearts Poem by Noreen Ann Snyder

We searched and searched for you,
my Little One, but all in vain.
No sleep, no rest for us
until you’re safe and sound
and home with us again
in our arms.
Where are you?
Are you close by or faraway?
Are you okay and safe?
Are you being abused or not?
Where do you lay your tired
and weary body at nighttime?
Do you get enough food to eat
and to fill your stomach?
Where did we go wrong ? -
We’re supposed to protect you
but we failed.
These are the questions that
we asked ourselves over and over
everyday that goes by.
Just wished that we have
the answers (but we don’t) .
My Little One, don’t give up
because we surely ain’t giving up.
We’re determined to find you
one day no matter what.
Remember wherever you are,
my Little One, we love you
and soon (hopefully real soon)
to be reunited with you once again
with God’s help above.