Jester

Jester:

Too young a body
to be trapped
too young a heart
for a chair with wheels

What cruel jester
to lay this card
on one so innocent
still she smiles

Sun glint on buttercup fields
a smile to melt all sorrow
giving beauty without cost
yet again the jester has lost

Sdallen
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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March 5, 2012 at 10:00 PM
S.Allen, a great poem... i like think a jesters ... has more than meets the eyes...but, yes always a good laughing trade in all eyes... enjoyed,..pd
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March 5, 2012 at 5:22 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Stephen. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love, Carol
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March 5, 2012 at 8:00 AM
Hello Carol, and thank you for such a warm and heartfelt welcome. I certainly look forward to reading and learning from yourself and the other members here and wish all the greatest of happiness in their lives. Sincerely, Stephen.
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