Shattered Innocence

Title: Shattered Innocence

She’s 16, a fragile soul untouched by time,
In Ukraine, her city ravaged by war’s heinous crime.
Once filled with laughter, now echoes of strife,
Her stolen childhood, an agonizing blight.

Gone are the carefree days of youthful delight,
Replaced by chaos, darkness devouring the light.
Explosions shook the grounds where she would play,
Her innocent dreams shattered, torn away.

The vibrant streets she once called home,
Now ruins of a life she could barely own.
With every shell, every bullet that flew,
Her tender heart bled, her spirit anew.

But amidst the ruins and despair that surround,
Her resilience shines, a beacon profound.
With strength and courage, she fights to reclaim,
Her stolen years, her stolen name.

In this war-torn land, she finds solace in art,
Painting her dreams on broken walls, a fresh start.
Her brush strokes a testament to love’s power,
To heal wounds, rebuild hope, and faith empower.

So let us stand alongside this innocent soul,
Embrace her pain, help her dreams remold.
For she’s not just a number, a statistic in strife,
But a symbol of resilience, a young life transformed.