A Small Respite
A Small Respite
~~~
Yesterday
I watched a child at play
and I recalled times of joy long past
of a happiness known but too fragile to last
like a sweet golden dream that I fought to hold fast
for a moment I was young again
bright sun shone through my pain
then came rain
Trois Par Huit
Syllable count. 3.6.9.12.12.9.6.3.
Rhyme scheme...AAB BBC CC
Copyright © Margaret Foster | Year Posted 2010
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