The Tear

A Poem by Chi Nichole

I put one foot over the side of the fence and begin to climb down. My eyes are closed. My breath is short, but I know where to go. I'm shaken, but my mind is clear. My soul knows she belongs here. Dare I keep going down the other side when all of a sudden I hear a distant cry. I open my eyes and look through the holes of the fence. He has taken my child. I grasp the holes and let out a roar, but dare I stop? I need my God more. I continue to go with tears in my eyes and my heart aching, but to his surprise I am not debating.
"Chi look!" He calls to me. "See what I have taken."
I hear his words. I know his lies, but will I stop? No, but I will cry. I close my eyes and take another step. I know he is not done yet.
"There goes your home, your husband, and your family too. Soon I will have you."
I am torn up inside, but would it be enough to only say I tried? I'm pretty sure even Jesus risked his life. I don't know how close I am to the ground and I realize I can no longer hear the thunder's sound. I'm scared thinking what if he left, but something else says what if it's just a test? Looking at everything that has been taken. Is it possible I have been forsaken? I try to take another step though, but what will be the next thing to go?
I want to continue without fear. Though my mind and body have made themselves clear it was my soul that shed the tear.