Lonely Heart

her heart hankering for love
one errant tear drop glistens
a beckoning badge of innocence
to the  hungry scourge that waits
her crimson smile quickly devoured
as her rare innocence drowns
in the raging murky waters
of the singles bar scene
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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November 12, 2009 at 4:36 PM
I am so happy that your excellent poetry was included in my day of enjoyable reading. May you have a wonderful day filled with inspiration Patricia. Love, Carol
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