Red

She was pink.
Like, the color of
Bubblegum,
Princesses,
And Pixie Dust.

Mommy died.

Darkness came.
It entered her.
Depression,
Anxiety,
And Fear.

She's Red.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Allison Avatar
August 24, 2016 at 2:54 PM
oh so sad Kaitlyn:-( hugs Jan xx
Troutman Avatar
July 22, 2016 at 12:12 AM
Wow, this poem really got to me. So painful, excellent write.
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