Whispered in a soft warm hush, <br />Say not a word now little one – <br />A trembling heart brushes her tiny chest. <br />Tears are swept by wisps of blond curls. <br />Unheard and forgotten as she fades away. <br />Tell me. What is to become of this little one? <br /> <br />Frozen in time, the monster still prowls. <br />She waits in paralyzing silence for him – <br />Passage of time has shown no compassion; <br />Haunted by past and present, she concedes. <br />Her insides ripped apart by promises of quiet. <br />Tell me. What is happening to this child? <br /> <br />Stalked by dark and dangerous secrets, <br />Her choices guided by concealed deceit – <br />Leading her back to treacherous waters; <br />Destined to the life they made sure for her. <br />Silent drowning tears seep into her soul. <br />Tell me. Why has this happened to this girl? <br /> <br />Lurking in the shadows she sees him everywhere. <br />Damaged and beaten, an understanding is near – <br />Dreams unfold truth; keys to unlock hidden doors. <br />Her heart trembles once again to say a word aloud; <br />Stronger than that little one, her fight is one of hope. <br />Tell me. Is this what has become of this woman? <br /> <br /> <br />http: //allpoetry.com/poem/4549651<br /><br />Kim Schilling<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/passage-of-time-4/
