REASON

We needed a reason

One to let her live

Salty moist dripped from her skin

The scorching sun burning us all 

Yet we stood, staring at her

Burn the witch! we screamed

Even though our hearts pounded in fear

Our reason did not come

Our hearts were left in fear

Fear of what she might do if we let her live

Fear of what might happen if we did not find a reason

I had a reason

One to let her live

She carried me as a baby

Wiped my tears when I cried

I could not let this befall my mother

For I owed her that much, even more

I stood up

I gave them a reason

One to let her live

I am the witch! I shrilled

All eyes turned to me

Their eyes looked relieved 

For they had found a reason

One to let her live!