The sun goes down -
the city awakes.
It's streets are buzzing with people -
who become one under it's lights.
At first glance,
thier smile's are convincing
but oh , how much they hide.
Far away ,
on a cliff -
he stands with a cigarette to his mouth.
Taking the last pull ,
he drops it off the cliff.
Recklessly,
sitting on it's edge.
The city light's flash before his eyes ,
illuminating it's surroundings.
He has lost it all -
His beautiful baby girl.
His hatred for the city amplifies.
It's beautiful appearance,
hides such vile people.
A hard working man ,
working 9 to 5 -
tried his best to please his wife.
He would bow down to her ,
if need be -
All for his princess.
Today -
today she had taken away everything.
Stealing the love of his life ,
robbing him blind.
She leaves no trace ,
making him feel hopeless.
How could he go back home?
How could he see a empty clot?
Tears begin to fall ,
his whole world falling apart.
Looking at his coarse hands
he craves to hold his daughter again -
to see her toothless smile.
His chest tightens ,
and air escapes his lungs.
His echoing scream,
pierce the air.
Running out of steam ,
he hangs his head low.
His dry lips part ,
words attempt to escape.
Staring at the city ,
his heart let's out a prayer -
for the return of His baby.
What seems like hours ,
he receives a message.
Sprinting to car -
He cries tears of joy.
Abandoned at a church - lost from her father's sight ,
She's finally found .
Words itself ,
don't make prayers come true.
However ,
God cups His hand behind His ear ,
to those who pray with a genuine heart.
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