Left Behind

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As she looked back through the truck glass At the swing blown by the brisk breeze In her small heart formed a crevasse Did it heal or only reprise Building 'til it became a trespass

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Valsa George

Date: 7/5/2023 1:24:00 AM

Some memories can leave pain in the mind of a child . We do not know what troubles a young heart. Powerfully delineated, dear Sara.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 7/5/2023 2:25:00 AM

Valsa, Yes, for a child a simple thing like a tree swing left behind can cause agony for that child at the next home. Your visits always add a special touch. Sara

Brian Sambourne

Date: 2/21/2023 8:36:00 PM

Introspective + thought provoking. A child's heart in need of healing - pain lasting through maturity. Such a strong image of childhood hurt, movingly established in your first two lines. Quite a top notch write! Be well. Brian

Sara Kendrick
Date: 2/22/2023 4:02:00 AM

Thank you, Brian for the understanding comment. I appreciate the visit. Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/19/2023 7:20:00 AM

- Small hearts shouldn't have cracks... touching poem, Sara - hugs

Sara Kendrick
Date: 2/19/2023 7:54:00 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. Some do and worse than that one. We just don't know what some children go through. Thanks for the visit and taking time to comment. Sara