a tear runs down her face

a tear runs down her face
a tear of fear
a tear of pain
a tear of sadness
a tear of questioning
why? why her?
why did he hurt her?
why did he bring out his thing?
why can't he stop?
why did he hurt his own blood?
a tear filled with questions
a tear filled with sadness
a tear filled with pain
a tear filled with fear.
a tear runs down a
terror-stricken face
a face of young innocence.

aug 2003