J. Grey Poet Free verse

Looking Back

Looking back I remember her fondly
Her wide eyes filled with a sort of 
Curious innocence that is rarely found
 
Looking back her joy was crystal clear
Each moment of light that erupted
From her and filled the room was 
One I can't forget

I recall her smile that was always so big.
With each kind word or embrace,
It would blossom almost immediately.

But then, I wish I could forget her pain. 
The sorrow in her eyes that ripped my 
Heart from my chest.

Each wailing sob that pierced my ears
And pulled me down into her world.

What happened to her wide eyes?
Why are they so broken now? Each 
Blink revealing a crack.

I ask you, who hurt my little girl?
The questions run through my mind.

You know sometimes I hear her crying in 
The back of my head, wailing in pain and
Begging to die..

Then I look back, back to the time I was her.
And I remember the joy and wonder.
Soon after that the cracks stop bothering me,
Because I'm still that little girl, I'm still me.

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