Sonnet Eyewitness

One eye is peering through a window crack! The darkened room has dilated pupil; It watches closely all who did attack; The fear-filled lady stands alone and still! She’s witness to the gory murder scene! She dare not cry or breathe harder than this; A mob of youngsters rape and kill a teen; Unluckily, she is the one witness. Her inner mind now cautions her, ‘Don’t peep! ’ Her heart of anguish goads her on forward; It is too late to summon help or weep; Alas! Some human beasts act like a herd! Her conscience goads her to inform the law; Her troubled heart lies horrified with awe! Copyright by Dr John Celes 3-24-2008