stolen

if you leave things
lying around, they may get taken,
stolen,
lifted.

your wallet, your keys,
you car,
left running.

a half a sandwich on the table,
the dog
comes along
and takes it.

there is part of this world
without
a conscience.

they take what they want
without guilt or remorse,
regret.

if you make yourself vulnerable,
open your heart,
the door to your soul,
that too is gone,

taken like a thief in the night.

they just move on, and take more
when no one is looking

and the coast is clear.