Falling

I built a velvet covered pedestal 
I stood in an ornate frame
I drew a gold crown upon my head
I didn't measure the pedestal
I forgot the frame was fixed in place
I couldn't feel the weight of the crown
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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November 10, 2017 at 4:52 AM
- Hello Caroline :) - Welcome to Poetry Soup with your first poem - Greetings and best wishes - S.S. :)
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