Innocence

You took away my innocence, My hopes, my dreams, my youth. You took from me my very soul. What could have been, I never knew. Your words would cut me deep inside, Deep to the very core. Darkness. Cold. I could not feel. Why did you hate me so? You crushed me as I screamed in pain. Your words ripped out my heart. The world grew dull. I felt insane. Did you ever care about that part? Is that what you wanted all along? "I win!" "You lose!" A game? Control, submission, guilt, defeat. Yet, I still remain. It was for a child that I lived, Although I rather would have died. Now, how do I thank God for that child? Because of him, I have survived. I will live in spite of you. You no longer have a say. My life, my body, my mind, my soul, You will never again have control. Whether in this world or in the next, Justice will have a way. You hurt me and you almost won, But, "You Lost!" I have to say. A new dawn breaks of hope and peace, Of happiness and grace. From me, these things YOU CANNOT TAKE. My head held high, I walk by faith!