You’re blinded and hands tied up
Knowing any second could be your last
You hear the sobs and screams of your daughter and
Think of her pain
Imagine.
Yes, she must be scared; you can see her face now
Peering out from the shadows
Her dried up tears
Face red and bloody
Eyes that speak of fear and terror
That’s the face that haunts you
To this day-
You awake in a cold sweat
It was just a dream
Or was it?
Her hand reaches out to you
Longing to feel her touch you move closer
Wanting to comfort her
Tell her everything’s alright
But mommy, you should know not to make promises
You can’t keep