I Was Just Eleven

I was just eleven that day, Seeking love that slipped away, Yearning for a warm embrace, Hoping someone'd see my face. Then I caught your steady gaze, Like the sun through morning haze, Blue eyes bright and waves of brown, Wore your beauty like a crown. Knew you for a little while, Trapped beneath your gentle smile, Kind and warm you seemed to be, As you slowly circled me. When you called, I ran so fast, Thinking this sweet joy would last, Loved to see your smiling face, Never sensed the dark disgrace. Hushed me in with whispered care, Promises hung in the air, But your touch turned cold and strange, Everything began to change. In that shed so dark and deep, Where my innocence would weep, Said it was true love divine, While I whispered "no" each time. Pushed against the wooden wall, Watched my childhood start to fall, Kiss turned cruel and sharp as steel, Tore apart all I could feel. Walked away with bleeding heart, Childhood memories torn apart, No one there to hear my plea, Just eleven - that was me.