the Girl

by Chris Cox - Aquarius - Not entered


the girl


what’s wrong with the girl today
is she heartless,
look, her face fades away,

as if she can fly
like the light-hearted children
of yesterday,

what holds back the years
and keeps her there
playing with her fears.

by chris cox
©1997

Reason for writing:

    Lord knows, nigh three years, time is cruel.    

Birth sign: Not entered
Date created: 1999-05-09 04:39:53
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:41:05
Poem ID: 52441

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