Rusty Playground

I bent my mind around her ideas became engrossed by playful words Yet the thoughts were so horrific my tears flowed and eyes were blurred Sandbox baby playing laughter and childish sounds the weight of pain enormous as a parent's joy turned into frowns Sandbox baby oh so precious is society to blame The blur of pretty pictures on dumb-phones adults play games But the boogie man he's a watching invisible to mommies sight no one really expects him When skies are shining bright He snatches away her precious a day that was filled with smiles In the matter of just a few moments Her sandbox baby is far from her eyes Sobs of her desperation as the rest hold their babies tight thank God it wasn't them still not a one will rest this night The playground now seems broken the sandcastles have turned to dust The swings in the wind are swinging we watch as metal turns to rust The ghost of sand box baby A nightmare birthed destroyed her dream Laughter that once had been gifted makes way for an endless scream! When the taker is so cruel try not to judge the ones we see Know that it could easily happen pray to God not you or me Everyone has their distractions pain of regret they didn't save Watch for the distracted watchers help sandbox baby avoid the grave! Inspired by Casarah Nance's poem titled "Sandbox Baby" please read her outstanding piece!!