The Sad End of the Last Russian Royal Family

it had been a long time since the protesters filled the square
a long time since the soldiers took them away from their home

a long time since the cold, frigid day
that the train came screeching to a halt, along with their dreams and hopes

It had been a long time since their mother had the vibrant warmth she used too have
a long time since the youngest girl had been on an adventure
a long time since their father had the respect of his people
a long time since they had had no fear

now they were here - abandoned, rotting away, shells of the people they once were
playing cards to pass the time, sewing jewels and precious metals into their clothes
for a future they would never have
their glory, wealth and dignity taken away

now they were being woken up in the middle of the night
now they were being taken down the stairs
now they were being lined up

it had been a long time since they had been happy, but now
they wouldn't be anything
ever again