Adopting Life... Poem by Trevor Schulte

I stand and watch the bitter-patter
of their calloused feet
Paining deep down inside
as my heart and empathy meet
To watch the poor progression
of those who were never loved
my heart turns the leaf,
towards a new perspective I'm shoved
One turns his head and looks at me
nods his head as if to agree
that both of us know
that it may never be
My heart shatters into pieces
as I turn my face
Knowing at the core of my heart
I can never replace
Replace the parents they lost
in the tragedy of life
The true existence
that brings endless strife
To walk by an orphanage
where all eyes are downcast
I continue my meaningless stroll
tearing as opportunity is passed
Day by day, its the same routine
passing by a consistent scene
where all of the characters
remain unseen
But one day I'll pick up
what society has dropped
One day, I'll step in
and I will adopt