The Promises of Angel Wings

A soul departed, a life unlived And yet, a heart still beats Despite their best attempts, A death, this person cheats. They escape with just a mark on their wrist But a tragedy on their heart Living in the aftermath of survival Is really just the start. It gets worse as time moves on And this person drifts away As one wise poet tells us, "Nothing gold can stay." Not all memories can last forever This young girl doesn't want to at all She doesn't want to travel on into life She refuses every letter, e-mail, and phone call. She delves deeper into herself And her once golden heart turns black That's all that remains of this once-beautiful girl Her soul is what she lacks. The end of the road for this child Comes sooner than many wish to believe She takes her own life and leaves behind The promises of angel wings.