The Rejected Child Poem by Vinaya Joseph

In shadows deep, where whispers roam,
Lies a child cast away, unknown.
Rejected, shunned, by hearts unkind,
In solitude, their spirit confined.

Their laughter silenced, dreams denied,
In a world where love seems to hide.
The warmth of affection, a distant song,
As they navigate a path so long.

But in their eyes, a flicker of hope,
As they learn to cope, to somehow cope.
For within them dwells a resilient light,
A spark that refuses to take flight.

Though rejected by those they yearned to please,
They find solace beneath the weeping trees.
In nature's embrace, they find their peace,
Where judgment's sting begins to cease.

Rejected child, misunderstood,
Your worth surpasses what others would
Perceive or judge in shallow guise,
For in your soul, true beauty lies.

Embrace the strength within your core,
For you are worth infinitely more.
In time, may hearts open wide,
To welcome you with arms untied.

Rejected child, know this truth:
Your presence is a gift, uncouth.
In a world that often fails to see,
Your essence shines eternally.