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Magic Marker Rainbow

tears fall
softly
smudging
a magic marker rainbow
the colours blend together
in harmony...

the child asks why she's crying
the woman says she's happy
but the heart knows otherwise
the rainbow also knows but must not tell
for rainbows cannot talk
but that's just as well

Author notes

Note: this is not personal, I am not a single mother nor in an abusive relationship.
(2003)

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  • Beverlynohime
    May 20

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    This is sad...I feel deeply caught in emotions with this piece, but i don't know exactly what this piece is saying...at any rate very well written!


    • Daniela Violin silver member
      May 20
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      It's the facade single mothers or women from abusive relationships have to put up for their child. The child had drawn a picture for her father...