I used to be pure Innocent My golden halo rested above my head, representing the genuine love I had for everyone I was to forgive and adore everything and everybody in my path, no matter what wrongs they had done. God sent me into the world and told me to be good. For years I was nothing but the definition of grace and poise I would be beaten and abused, but my love would not stop. Until one day I had enough. I grabbed my halo and threw it to the ground I tore off my wings and embroidered lace nightgown And I rampaged. Flames engulfed me as I attacked my abusers Violently, I hit. I stabbed. I shred. When the flames died down I saw the damage I caused. Pain. The guilt hit me. I saw all of my abusers lay on the floor Covered in blood Crying Begging for me to stop The way I did when they hurt me Physically. Emotionally. In all ways. I turned to see God, awaiting my punishment. He looked at me with such heartbreak and dismay. “How could you do such a thing? I told you to come her to spread my word and to love others. Not cause pain.” My lips quivered. “I’m sorry God.”