I is for Innocence

a poem which is darkly tainted with depression.

I remember that day,

as if right now it happens,

my heart pounding so wildly.

I can see the shadows,

little devils against the wall,

and naked bulbs swaying so slowly,

as if time was no longer existent.

Your face appears above mine,

the guttural laugh thats escapes you,

echoing throughout that tiny place,

not even bothering to check for a pulse,

the unimagineable things you did,

as my body was limp, and cold.

 

I was a saint in God's eyes,

now deemed soulless and alone,

cast into the valley of shadows,

never knowing a day of peace or happiness.

My corpse you left there,

hidden away from the rest of humanity.

The tears shed for me,

were not plentiful nor clear.

I was no one great,

but I was somebody,

maybe even a person somebody loved.

Once a baby in the arms of a mother,

sucking upon the teat of security,

now a harlet for everyone to prey upon.

These days are dark,

though I can see blue skies in the far off fields.

 

Caged now you are,

holding on to what little hope is left,

trying not to become a helpless victim,

such as myself.

The one you gave no thought to,

now on your mind evermore.

In time come and go,

you will walk where I do,

and finally get to know me well.

Soon to be forgotten,

walking hand in hand with me.

 

The smoke will seap from you,

the rope will strain tight,

and your blood will run forth.

Your reign of injustice,

coming to a foul end.

I will watch you die,

put a black rose upon your grave.

Dues will be paid,

though deeds done cannot be undone.

I will forgive your stupidity,

but I will wish forever,

that I could have gone unscathed for a while.

Although I may forgive,

I will never forget that day.

 

The day you killed the future

The day everything ceased to go on

That day we met at our family reunion

That day you took my innocence away.

Author's Note

None of the following poem is true...and should not be taken as a true event. Though Im sure this has happened before, this is fiction stemming from my mind.

Reviews

I am sure it has too you have a brilliant mind and the events described wear the dressing of our own humanity great poem

[Helena]

I simply loved this write David. Kudos for a well constructed and interesting
dark poem that held me in its grip from the first line to the last.

Good job! Thank you for submitting this to my "Chance to Shine" contest! ~ Helena

[Voice]

WOW this brought tears to my eyes. This is such a great piece and one so many can relate to. Just and amazing eye opening write!!!

Voice

[Fallen Angel]

Oh. This is, this is good. This is amazing. This is wonderful.