Story of a Little Girl

A little girl once ran away
Deep into the night
Until she was sure he wasn't chasing her
Until she was completely out of sight
She didn't think it over
Simply had to get away
She realized if she left
Things might be ok
She didn't pack a thing
Because she didn't have too long
Had heard dad stumble up the stairs
And knew something was very wrong
Sounding drunker than ever
He pounded on the door
This had gone on every night
Since she was only four
But this time was different
The little girl became brave
She climbed out the window
Her life hoping to save
The house was in the woods
So it was a far way to run
Her body it froze
At the sound of dad's gun
Her knees gave away
She fell hard to the ground
Laying there breathlessly
Trying not to make a sound
Closed her eyes tight
Wandering if she'd been shot
The coldness had numbed her
And her heart nearly stopped
She even hoped she was dead
That he'd ended her life
Ended her misery, tears hate and strife
Shivering and crying
She could see her own breath
She hadn't been shot
Only scared half to death
Still shaking she stood
Heart pounding fast
Didn't dare to look back
As she ran from her past
Determined to find peace
She went a very long ways
Went on for hours
What seemed like days
The darkness came quickly
But not once did she quit
Not a single complaint
And not once did she sit
But God Heard her prayers
And felt all her fears
He knew she was scarred
At only 9 years
He decided to help
She needed a home
He would adopt her
Never again would she feel so alone
A smile crossed her face
As it began to pour
She saw angels all around her
Daddy wouldn't hurt her anymore
She didn't hear it coming
Through the ringing in her ears
Didn't see it either
Blinded by tears
She lifted her little hands
And felt the drops of rain
Said "Can you take me to heaven?
And was hit by a train