"Hear Me, Oh God"

An innocent child’s life on the line.
A mother’s helpless nightmare.
A Sergeant focused at the helm
A madman in control of all.

Shaking, rocking, making herself small.
“I want my mama, pretty please God.”
Tears tracing innocent, angelic cheeks.
“I promise to be good every single day.”

“Get my daughter away from that monster!”
She screams, blaming everyone and no one.
Head spinning, heart breaking, a world unfamiliar..
“That’s my baby. Please, Dear God, I promise . . . . "

Voice of authority, inner confidence wavers..
“Let the child go. No harm's been done yet."
Intake of breath, reciting silent prayers.
“Make this right. It’s not too late.”

“I’ll keep my sins, you save your advice!”
The caged animal roars, raging and defiant.
Pacing, staring at the gift he has taken.
“God said I could have you; this isn’t fair.”

Silence settles over the chaotic world.
Whose prayers will God hear this desperate day?
A gun shot rings out, answering the query.
One soul lost, no more breaths taken.