Emerald Eyes

On dusty shelf in darkness rests
Porcelain skin and satin dress
Gold spun curls, fancy ties
Two bright gems, her emerald eyes.

Once loved by all now she's alone
Inside this house once called a home
But tragedy came late that night
She witnessed all through emerald eyes.

Little girl in fluffy flannel gown
Nestled close in sheets and pillow down
Awoke so startled with periled cries
Shattered innocence saw by emerald eyes.

Dark shadows fell upon tainted bed
As little girl gasped for her final breaths
No movement at all, not even a sigh
Tormented death saw through emerald eyes.

All went silent and still in air of gloom
A single shot heard down the hall in his room
Now quiet comes painful upon this sad night
As tears crack the face that holds emerald eyes.