A Crystal Ball That Bounces
the daughter of a certain (blank) attempted suicide today
(blank) is now frozen with fear and angry with herself
i told (blank) that it is nowhere near her fault
(blank) tells me that (blank) wants to be alone right now
i give (blank) space and reflect upon my life
my meaning and my purpose suddenly question my every intent
i want to run away from the truths that are revealed in the spotlight
however i know that the diamond stone of it all will never be moved
i cuss myself out for complaints and my selfishness
an immediate appreciation begins the slow process of changing me
all of a sudden (blank)'s arms wrap around my waist from behind
i turn around to hug (blank) and remain that way until....
Copyright © Marty King | Year Posted 2017
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