Hush, Sweet Child

A gentle kiss, a warm hug
tucked away in my little bed
a family filled with love
a life so sweet and so simple
tonight though, it will all be taken away.

As this little girl falls asleep
her life will take a turn
her beloved father will fade away
in his place, a demon will come

He casts a spell upon her Mom
and puts her in a trance
she sees a prince charming
who sweeps her off her feet
and through the night, they dance

He enters the home
seeking to ravage the child
and strip away her innocence

The demon’s demands are more intense
unmet, his anger rages
her needs are torn away
her tears and bruises go unseen

This tiny girl feels so alone
so terrorized and frightened

He’s coming for her again
she hears him approaching
her heart is beating louder
she tries to run, but cannot move
she tries to scream, but no sound is heard

She cannot breathe
she feels his touch
searing and hot
his demonic voice
his foul breath

She struggles to get away
A bright light enters the room
the demon turns in shock
the light burns the creature
it screams.......
letting go of the child,
it turns and flees

The little girl turns toward the warm, loving light
gentle hands embrace her
"Hush, sweet child, it’s okay....
"It was only a dream, you are safe"

She sees in the light
the face of this kind soul
it’s her beloved Daddy....
he’s here to take care of her
and everything will once again be alright.

Tina ~~ 9/14/05