Innocence Lost

Thoughts that kill, words that burn anger, seething, crimson red destruction of innocence, taking of life forever hurting, pain and strife tainted memories, childhood lost begging, pleading, silence at cost soul exploding, can't break free agony, insanity, no hope for peace praying daily, let it all stop needing strength, God, let me be! Fire grows brighter, deep within, tell the story, release from sin feelings of guilt, sorrow, remorse hopes that someday, love will feel real not sure where to turn, or who to trust wondering if anyone, wants more than lust tomorrow is brighter, I hold on 'til then one day the nightmares, God willing, will end. Copyright 2000, by Russell L. Hale II, all rights reserved.