Original Poetry by Twilah

Innocence Lost

 
That little face..the look of lost innocence, 
Her large brown eyes..now having been dimmed;
Reflects the result of ultimate betrayal, the
Shattering of trust..that we all placed in him

So many lives are left in many pieces now,
Some beyond repair..and with all hope gone;
To think this little child had to pay that price,
Is a tragic mystery to me..and much beyond.

The years of abuse had left it’s evil mark,
She wonders what she has done wrong;
“Please, Mommy, why are you always crying..
Why is your heart now so devoid of song?”

Her questions joins the ranks of many others,
Victims that will always share in her shame;
The children of abuse, their lives forever shattered,
In some cases..not knowing who to blame.

Our hearts feel the burden this child is carrying,
Too young to understand the cruelties of man ; 
Our prayer? That she will once again learn to trust..
That the sparkle in her eyes will eventually return.


© by Twilah 9-19-2000,
Dedicated to every child of abuse..



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