A silent voice, unheard
A visible teardrop, unseen

No one paid any attention
Or heard the inward scream

Of the black body
Lain to rest
In the midst of the darkness
A cut-off holler
Stripped from life
A bloody withdrawal
Lost
For the sake of a dollar

But, no one paid any attention

Quietly, the little girl sits
Alone
Secretly, she’s fondled
Daily
By Mommy’s special friend
Drowning out
The gushing weeping well
Flowing deep within

But, no one paid any attention

A daughter
Growing up too fast
All made up
Showing too much…
Longing for attention
From Daddy’s unique protection
Mommy’s lovingly affection
Now, facing an unknown danger
Held down
In an unfamiliar car
Having to endure
A stranger’s 
Sick source of pleasure

But, no one paid any attention
Or heard the inward cry


Until the knock
Loudly, strikes at your door
A man 
Dressed in a blue linen suit 
Stands
Hesitantly he speaks
“I’m sorry…ma’am, sir…”
Your child has died