Humanity

He is a slave

with blood on his dry hands

scratches on his rough knees

and dirt all over his tired face

and he believes in humanity

he believes in people

he believes in our world's improvement

he has faith in every single person he meets

that they will, all together, make this world a better place for those who are yet to come.

And you, daddy didn't buy you that dress you wanted

and you don't believe in people anymore.

Maggie