Life paused,
As a few seconds ticked away,
Like slow motion years,
And everything slowed down,
As I willed to shout,
And nothing left my lips,
I willed to run and dash,
And my legs stood still,
Unable to shake in fear,
As my brain found difficulty,
To comprehend the danger,
Of knowing my child,
Stood next to a kidnapper,
And God only could save,
Innocent gullible children,
Too naive and unaware,
That evil lurks out there,
Under our very noses,
As we pray for those,
To be out of harm's way.