Paradise

He was meant to love and nurture

To help and guide

But instead he hurt her

Over and over

So from him she wanted to hide forever

He sapped her strength

Scolded her at length

Didn’t defend or encourage

He always put her down just when

She found it in her to stand up

It was a struggle

To remain as she was

To use wit and shrug it off

For she was a mere muggle

She found herself oft praying

That these days would soon come to an end

For she was forever swaying

Towards despair, just when she started to mend

Her soft heart and damaged spirit

While she was still waiting and waiting

To escape from her hide hole

To be the free bird she dreams of

To sail to that faraway land

Where there was bright sun and soft sands

Where there was kindness and love

Blue sky and flying doves

And where she would rejoice in her peace forever