Innocence

The scissors snips strands 
off my little head. 
I can’t move. 
“You must not ruin the surprise.”

A brown curtain, 
covers my mouth and 
my eyes. Her voice is calm
as she continues to lie. 

Then, her hands shake
and hair falls to the floor. 
A quick yelp escapes.
Droplets land on my shoulder. 

And now for the truth, 
she wants me ready and good. 
The mirror shows our faces, 
our black dresses and lilies.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Agustin Avatar
May 13, 2024 at 7:02 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Chafer Avatar
January 22, 2019 at 4:19 PM
Wow, trying to understand the message here but well written!
Bangalee Avatar
January 22, 2019 at 3:15 AM
beautiful poem
Green Avatar
January 16, 2019 at 3:23 PM
Wow, that was deep and so cool. Loved this and welcome to soup
Lang Avatar
January 16, 2019 at 4:03 PM
Thank you!!
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