Despite all else
plaguing us today,
there still remain
other things piercing
our weary eyes;
sending painful pings
to our hearts and minds…
Sitting there waiting
her name to be called,
her empty eyes stared
at the fullness
of her belly’s womb:
She…the child…
she…the mother…:
pondering life
beyond the gentle
veiling age of twelve…
Yes!…12!...???