Serene

The Anonymous Daughter

I was alone, heard your footsteps in the night
I took a deep breath, something didn’t feel right
The lights went out, you pulled me near
I begged and pleaded, consumed by fear

You smiled and whispered, “This is your fate,”
As I screamed in terror, you sealed my fate
I screamed with all my might
You took pleasure in my plight

You broke my bones, tore my skin
Ripping apart the life within
I wonder if this is earth or a cursed spell
Are you human or a demon from hell?

You left me broken, clothes soaked in red
With shattered hopes and dreams left for dead
I knew it was time for me to go
But before I leave, one thing I must know

Was it my fault, was it my sin
To be born a girl in this cruel den?