Stubby, Little Hands

Stubby little hands,
Reaching up.
To grasp a hold of you,
And to never let go.

Stubby little hands,
Reaching up.
Never getting far,
Always at the same level.

Stubby little hands,
Reaching down.
Or rather pointing down,
In defeat and humiliation.

Stubby little hands,
Reaching up.
Once more.
Still getting nowhere.

Stubby little hands,
Reaching up.
So intent on succeeding,
Such a pointless, worthless goal.

Stubby little hands,
Reaching up.
Reaching...
Reaching ever so much.

Stubby little hands,
Reaching up.
Just wanting,
A little affection.

Stubby little hands,
Reaching up.
Even in death,
To get the only thing ever wanted,
Which it never got.