A child hides in a closet covering her eyes
Afraid of the one meant to protect her
Love is the mask used to cover his perversion
Her innocence has been stolen away

A boy yearns for the love of his family
Longing for a place to call home
His life pained by their absence and indifference
His happiness has been stolen away

A girl raises her hands to protect herself
From the blows of another fit of rage
All dignity fractured as another bruise rises
Her self-worth has been stolen away

A man looks to feel a connection
Somewhere to find his true self
They laugh at him, dismiss his precious gifts
His potential has been stolen away

A woman needs to find safe harbor
From the voices inside her head
Tries drowning them inside a whiskey bottle
Her sanity has been stolen away

Looking back now at the life you have led
Do you see a hero or villian?
Are you someone who’s making their lives better
Or another who has stolen away?