Salem
The roar of voices became muted,
consumed by the beating of her heart.
Her eyes are wide in fright,
her life has hardly begun to start.
Yet here she is,
small bruised body tied to the stake.
Nobody will believe her,
that this punishment is a mistake.
Her parents won't even look her way,
as tears well in her eyes.
Even they think she's a monster,
her own parents fell for the lies.
'Mommy, Daddy!' she cried
'you can't let them burn me!'
But they stared at the ground,
just wishing they could flee.
The fire was lit,
her dress hem caught flame.
Her parents ignored her screams,
they stood exactly the same.
The crowed chanted 'witch!',
as the six year old burned.
Again, they killed an innocent,
and again, showed no concern.
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