she opens herself up
waiting for a second look
false eyelashes blinking
a gaze she mistook
as wanting her
she cracks a smile
but all the while
he passes her by
he glances into
the eyes of a child
he knows the look
that she mistook
as he walks away
he prays that she
will be okay.
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mlowe5 says: WOW! Thanks. 58 years ago I wrote a poem that ended: "She, the child; She, the Mother." You write gives me flowing tears. Write on my Poet; write on. Thanks ("tears of joy"). Peace and Love, M'Lowe. |
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mlowe5 says: WOW! Thanks. 58 years ago I wrote a poem that ended: "She, the child; She, the Mother." You write gives me flowing tears. Write on my Poet; write on. Thanks ("tears of joy"). Peace and Love, M'Lowe. |
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2b2b2 says: Drop the Mic Write.....Tight.....ONE |
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