Little Girl

Once a young girl, hopeful and bright,
Now transformed into a monster of night.
Her faith shattered, replaced by doubt,
Lies now the truth, she's lost without.

Tears of joy turned to fearful cries,
Laughter a mask, covering her sighs.
Sleep fraught with battles, demons within,
Her childhood dreams, now screams begin.

Wings once soaring, now broken and hushed,
Chains replace freedom, her spirit crushed.
Her once warm soul, now shadowed and cold,
Lost in a darkness she's unable to behold.

Within her eyes, the truth does lie,
In a world of deceit, her innocence dies.
Punches masquerade as comforting hugs,
Love found only in disheartening drugs.

Poison becomes her daily sustenance,
Pain her solace, a sinister dance.
Pills she consumes, sweets to deceive,
Alcohol her escape, a numbing reprieve.

Once a seeker of love, now forced to hide,
A soul once filled, now empty inside.
For that little girl, with dreams so grand,
Transformed into a monster, no hopes in hand.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Agustin Avatar
October 1, 2023 at 7:53 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts, though realistically sad, through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Theraven Avatar
September 30, 2023 at 12:08 AM
Rianca, Show your heart, take heart. A very good sign. Little girl, a message hopeful, the salvation. Maybe yours. -Richard
Els Avatar
September 30, 2023 at 12:35 AM
Wow. I must say that was nicely said.
Jones Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 11:22 PM
You pulled me poetically into this little girls dark world. Your skill is wonderful and your plight is possible to bring awareness. Enjoyed reading.
Els Avatar
September 30, 2023 at 12:23 AM
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.
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