In the shadows, they did lurk
Watching, planning and waiting
Patiently, their scheme to unfold
Like the predator watching their prey
Day, and night, each taking turns
The prey, totally clueless to their plans
How could they know, after all
The prey had no evil in their hearts
Everyday the prey would do their best
Gaining knowledge, and becoming the very best
Finally, the predators decided the time had come
They waited, one by one the prey did leave
The predators came together, the cowards
One by one, entering into the dwelling of their prey
Taking what the prey had worked so hard for
Without conscious, or guilt, plundering all they could
Leaving with their spoils, very content with themselves
The prey was devastated as they saw the horrifying scene
The disbelief, and shock, seen within their eyes
Peace, and tranquility was stolen on that day
Feeling of being violated instead remained
The Prey became armed for battle
Should the predator return, and attack
Dawn broke, and a new day began
The prey awoke tormented, and dismayed
By mid-day, the decision had been made
No more, would they be the prey!
It was time to reclaim what was stolen!
With everyday, that passed, a little more was gained
Again, on their path to knowledge, to become the very best
Peace, and tranquility, slowly returning into their hearts
Realizing, that what truly matters, cannot be taken away
Copyright © Latina
Author note: Poem was written as a reflection of the outrage felt as her home was broken into twice this year and then finding her car broken into this morning.
