Fragile Flames

She was his muse 
so beautiful, a true
angel on earth
'til she revealed 
to him her many scars 
Disquiet at first filled
with concern
then slowly proceeded  
to unstitch every one
of her wounds
as if they were buttons
of an old  blouse...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Mcdaid Avatar
October 14, 2014 at 7:01 AM
this is touching beautifully penned love how you drew this piece
Smith Avatar
June 18, 2014 at 6:14 AM
Loving the metaphors here Madelin..hugs Tim
Barton Avatar
June 18, 2014 at 8:55 PM
Thanks Tim putting the finishing touches on my first book and found some old stuff I considered worth sharing hence Fragile flames... Hugs Maddie
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