Belize 2010 "Mercy May"

Mercy-May (Belize)

Not even three years old,

Dark eyes, no fear.

Hey, little thief, have a biscuit

And see what you can pinch

While you're here.

Little black orphan, HIV child,

I'll be sweet to you while I can.

But I can see in that small face

A short limpid future

And some ghastly man.

Your eyes scan the room, Mercy May,

Even water pleases you.

You clutch the doll, you smile,

Pearly teeth, there's no way

I can change your route

As life teases you.