The Chick

In the dark I cry
Where has everybody gone?
Why am I alone?
no one is here to hold me

I squeeze my eyes shut
to keep the horrific images out
my food is gone
and so is my love

I can feel the coldness
it's all around me
but it's summer
I am defenseless

I beg you to come back
Please come back!
I dare not make a sound
Why couldn't I go too?

Something moves behind me
And a hand reaches out.
Will I live?
Will I be able to trust humans again?