He pictured her in golden curls
blooming cheeks of rosy red
diamond view of a little girl
could not see the deep pain hidden in her eyes;
She colored her lips black cherry
painted on a smile
covered up dark secrets
of who she had become
sold pieces of herself for a needle and a spoon;
Love blinded two souls
encased in chilling denial
where dark shadows fell upon
a gentle spirit no longer able to fly
~headstone reads "beloved daughter of",
he sits alone now still picturing
a little girl in soft golden curls and rosy cheeks of red.
Author notes
encased in denial
A contest entry
- Prompt contest... 16 entries; 16 lines or less by Grey Mouser.
700 points, ended November 19, 2008, 12 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Wow, this brings such staggering images to mind. Creating a reality one can sense and feel the total sorrow that exudes from these people. Wonderfully written and many thanks for entering into the contest.
Be well and be blessed,
Mouser -
And if only he'd have seen her as what she was, perhaps the tragedy would never have happened.. that's denial for you isn't it!
Bravo on such a brilliant write sis!
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Now this has a touch of Sam to it, I love to see the societal voice sounding loud and clear my kindred. This was one of the most outstanding things I have read from you, just brilliant.!! Best to you in the contest
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the last two lines are so sad
he knows but still would not acknowledge or probably won't taint her memory with what really happened.
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this is strange but i like it x
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Wow...
This brought tears to my eyes, for this is a terrible and tragic reality for so many...you captured the essence of someone's reality with chilling clarity and emotion. Fantastic write! ~Gypsy~
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