INNOCENCE LOST

The painful truth lurks behind
A single door across the hall
She stays awake at night
Haunted by the images forever imprinted in her mind
The nauseating stench of alcohol remains on his breath
As he arrives home from the bar eager to sneak into her bed
Her innocence corrupted by evil lies and a devilish smile
The promise made was to love her as his own child
© 2015 Valerie Lynn