Mother's Walk

I don't consider myself perfect as humble as I may be.
Yet understanding these atrocious acts; it must be make believe.
Single file, straight line, one gentle step right after the next.
Walking peacefully, very aware but showcasing no regrets.
Loving wife, diligent mother, house filled with four.
Hopes and dreams, so serene, until the knock on the door.
Escalation of my trepidation, housing all of my fears.
The knocks grows louder, and I begin to vanish with nothing left but memories drenched in tears.

My wonderful husband, a strong provider, my rock and salvation.
He answered the door while looking into our eyes, waiting for reincarnation.
That door opened, and instantly four got ripped into two.
My husband and son look so peacefully, leaving before time due.
Now gently walking into the night, my daughter and I await.
Savage beast, immoral swine, who yearn to control our fate.
No longer myself, as if I was just a dream, now my heart tattooed.
Numbers and letters, the lesser human, unable to refuse.
Freedoms not appreciated, life not valued until taken away.
No comprehension, massive confusion, running from the days.
Now the nights haunt my days, and I can think of nothing by my little girl.
Walking right behind me; the dirt caressing her toes, my only hope in this world.

Our pathway now determined, our fate now sealed, waiting to walk through that door.
Single file, straight line, knowing hopelessly what these soldiers have in store.
Inside me, although life may be bleak, my malnourished eyes can see.
That ignoring man's questionable will, hopefully our society can still believe.
And through this unrelenting labor, as these savages make me out for a beast.
They can take away everything except my dignity, hope, my love, piece by piece.

Boys deciding to be man, raping life slowly from my grasp.
I look unafraid as he would have wanted me to, hoping they would be done fast.
Systematic exploitation of labor is minuscule to the visions they see.
Lessor forms of chimpanzees parading mindlessly as human-beings is what they conceive.
Through it all, hopefully the world will understand the true essence of life.
Live, Laugh, and Learn and sharing those moments understanding their strife.
I walk this path for you, hoping you can smile forever in memory of this day.
All I can do now is look at my daughter's eyes, hoping for a moments delay.

But those doors opened too quickly; step by step we all walked in.
I clutched my daughter ever so tightly, and slowly whispered into her ears.
You are my angel, my love, my hope, you are my life.
And these last moments baby girl, he wants us happy; his daughter, his wife.
Ignore this world's deception, this is actually a wonderful place.
Just filled with ignorance caring about sexuality, difference, or race.
But I tell you now love, every human in this world is the same.
So do not refrain from thinking that even through we are able, we must dislike Cain.
You have beautiful eyes, and forever will they be embedded within my heart.
And as long you believe baby girl, we will never ever be apart.
Now close your eyes and think of us as happy as you have ever seen.
Do this for your father and brother, and everyone in between.
And regardless of what is about to happen on this joyous day.
Never think wrong of our God, for in the end, he will have his way.
And all four of us will be back together again.
Smiling happily, living peacefully, forgetting about way back when.
Now I told you to close your eyes, so please do what I say.
But thankfully baby soon enough, all your pains will go away.

On those last words the gas pours in and the screams and cries begin.
Except two people, holding on tightly, thinking about way back when.
She opens her eyes, to take a peek to see her smiling mother's face.
Then closes them tightly, every so tightly, smiling all of the way.
And on this day, this beautiful day, their love still remains.
This family of four, been through so much, now back together again.