Naive Wisdom
Broken promises lie scattered at my feet
An aching fills my empty heart.
Hopes which once were firmly grasped,
Lies have ripped apart.
Unanswered questions invade my mind
Seeking answers never to find.
I close my eyes in anxious vain,
Never to trust again.
Naivete begets wisdom.
Copyright © Petra Mallett | Year Posted 2006
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