Innocence Lost

The sun fell behind the horizon
the darkness enveloped the night sky.
Children are tucked away
to sleep snugly through the night.
But the quiet was slashed
by a bolt of lightning.

He tore through her innocence
and betrayed her trust.
The mighty storm was brewing
no shelter could be sought.
She struggled and whimpered
but her efforts were banished.

The rage was peaking
her panic was frightening.
The storm was now surging
destruction was left in its path.
Her soul is empty
nothing more is left.

The storm is over
the peace has returned....

A single tearfalls somewhere
in the quietof the night.

by Tina ~~ 3/9/05