Innocence Lost
An auburn haired child
Hopeful eyes still twinkle brightly
Though devoid of the innocence
This world's heartlessness has stolen
Like a petty criminal does
Only fingerprints where once was value
Mankinds realities revealed too soon
To a young mind and soul
Not yet ready for this ugliness
Where once lived dreams and playfulness
Now resides pain, unrest and worry
Where trust, understanding and love once ruled
Fear, uncertainty, and despair now dominate
So young, much too young
To view our world without blinders
Search inside our hearts for clues
Dig deep into the dark recesses of our minds
Can we find any rhyme or reason
Dare we risk a guess or excuse
To explain our tragic failures to our children?
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