Plight
by Carl Scharwath
March 29, 2026 | Poetry | Heartbroken, Moved
Born to whispers of regret,
their tiny hands grasp at empty air—
love, a ghost that never stays.
In corners, they learn silence;
their eyes are cracked glass,
watching worlds that turn away.
Small hearts left unclaimed
still push love through the cracks,
blooming in the soil of the unwanted.
Carl Scharwath, has appeared globally with 210+ publications selecting his writing or art. Carl has published five poetry books and four photography books. He was nominated with four The Best of the Net Awards (2022-25) and two different 2023 Pushcart Nominations for poetry and a short story.
Really moving, good job Carl, what a great piece. Reminds me of some documentary I watched ealier.
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