A movement in the shadows
A flash of blazing light
The child stood before them

With murder in her eyes
The women ran towards her
To try to stem the tide

Of purse and crimson anger
There was nowhere left to hide
Too slow was their reaction

They were thrown back off their feet
Their throats were filled with panic
As they stared as harsh defeat

Too weak was their protection
They couldn't staunch the trail
Of vitriol and vengeance

Meted out for this betrayal
So the mother's brave compatriots
Consumed with damning pain

Died writhing in the dirt
They were bleeding and insane
They'd looked into the child's eyes

And crumbled in despair
From images too hideous
For human minds to bear

Salvation lies in banishing
This creature to the dark
Let not your hand be hesitant

Or death will be your mark"
But there was still one single hope
No room for fear or doubt

The mother knew there was no choice
She had to end this now