Breach

The hostile fortress assembled through sweat and blood

Stood strong through time against elements unwavering

Yet the guard sounds the alarm to announce a breach

As an unnoticed crack in the jagged wall is penetrated

Moat of slimy hatred not enough to ward off intruder

Nor steadfast gates locked and rusted centuries ago

Through the thorns in the courtyard he tiptoed gently

The steep and rotten steps climbed with anticipation

His eyes danced with delight as the tower door flung wide

Lock and bolt not enough to ward off his nimble touch

And he sees her in slumber of hopeless dreams

Brushes cobwebs away to edge nearer to his prize

With glint in his eyes he pressed softly on lifeless lips

Caused existence to burst out with sharp intake of breath

Yet before she could even begin to identify the prowler

She clutched her chest in agony and deep bewilderment

Her precious jewel encased in steely armoured safe

Snatched carelessly by thief in the dark of the night

And so her heart breaks