Human Fraility

Oh speak to me of human fraility
Of lost innocence and virginity

Mistakes of yore leave behind a trail
Of guilt and fear and silent wail

All is lost and yet not lost
Who would want to count the cost

Babe in arms, an innocent sign
Of  the blunder and the fine.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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