Innocence

I saw a lovely blue and white looking top

It really did appeal to me so I took a closer look

And discovered right under the racks, a lovely little girl

She could not be a day older than four, I thought

Oh what a sweet innocent cutie pie,

At first I thought she was lost or needed some help

Then I realized in disbelief

She was frantically tearing the price tag off

She looked up as her sister came closer to her hiding place

She daintily placed the band on her head

Linked her little hands with her sisters,

And they skipped on their merry way out

You can imagine my shock at this spectacle

I was so shocked I could hardly move.

The little thief! She made away with the headband

Obviously, her sister was aware!

I forgot all about the top and slowly left the shop

My vision of innocence shattered for the day

By the lovely little thief!