She leaves <br />For another day of <br />Sharpened claws, <br />Twisted by opinion, <br />Bent by pressure <br />Of all-knowing peers. <br />Iron fist <br />Armoured in steel, <br />Galvanised into action <br />By thoughtless words <br />Breathed in an instant <br />From careless mouths <br />Dripping with self. <br />Shattered dreams <br />shredded <br />By knives of jealousy <br />Sharpened on <br />Stones of hearsay, <br />Hewn from old stories. <br />Truth! <br />Shining <br />like polished steel <br />Dancing in the sunlight <br />Oh, bring her home! <br />Goblet of peace... <br />Filled <br />with the waters of knowledge <br />Bring her safely home.<br /><br />Lucy Burrow<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/mothers-prayer-against-the-bullies/
