Unique

• Hanadi Khan, Grade 6, Park Ridge State School
• Poetry
• 2022

Excellence Award in the 'Unleashed 2022' competition

How unique a voice can be, in a child’s mind,
These voices control, their state of mankind.
Every child has a voice that speaks without sound,
With the torture of that, they know they are bound.
The voice can speak in all types of measures,
And if you listen, you’d find lots of treasures.
They have voices of fears of something bad,
Or something unbalanced that can make them feel sad.
Deep down, away from the depression and deny,
There is an empowering voice who is willing to try.
“All I need is a chance for someone to have faith in me,
With hard work and support, I know I can be free.”
“Unleash me in this world, so I can make a start,
And cleanse my fearful and neglected heart.”
So find what these children are willing to seek,
For they are compassionate and ever-so unique.