Death Of Mind

Scattered dreams of hopes dashed
Killers last breath stolen my hand
Family kept from harms way
Shared blood spilled but heart is beating

Kids huddled closes tears streaming down
Aunt unlucky protecting the small room
Blood dripping slowly from above
As her hand hangs from the edge

Impalement felt smooth and quick
As the spear punctures the floor
Holding him still in movements
Away from those held dear

Noises from hidden stairway screams echo
Kids afraid to move, eldest stands in way
Then rushes as he falls through the door
Their great savior was harmed as well

The comfort of kids surrounding
Greatest gift given to him in time
Their love used as strength to him
Life through love strongest yet
His kids are his will to live

Shattered eyes alight with tears
Oh, how he misses them daily