She Was Beautiful

Like a bird " they say she was. Like a bird
of white wings. She would come every night.
From 8:00 to 10:00, on a corner, under a light 
she would stand.


I was little when I first saw her. It was on a
Winter night. She was wearing a white coat.
She was beautiful. I saw her again and again,
smoking and walking on that corner, but always
from 8:00 to 10:00.

Sometimes she would leave with a friend, but she 
would always come back. I remember her like that.
Always standing, smoking, or walking. Night after
night. The years passed and I grew up.

One day I saw her, she looked different. It was like
her beauty was fading away. Many winters had
passed, but she was still wearing the white coat.
Not many friends stoped anymore.

One day I looked towards the corner and it was 
empty. She was not there. The light was still there,
but the corner looked lonely. The days passed, but
she didn't returned.

Where had she gone? I felt sad.Who was she? I
don't know. Her name she never told me. When 
her beauty was gone - she was seen no more...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Duncan Avatar
July 28, 2013 at 12:15 PM
This was very nicely done Lucilla ;} I'm looking for your Devil in A Bottle" poem. I will find it. I might read a few others before I do ;} glad you liked my " Alcohol ;}
Irisha Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 7:35 AM
WOW! BEAUTIFUL.
Carrillo Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 4:54 PM
Thanks for stopping by and liking my poem. Many blessings. Lucilla
Deeks Avatar
February 3, 2012 at 3:50 PM
A true moment of poignancy and growing up. This actually stopped me in my tracks as although you never actually expressed why she was there it was delicately and compassionately expressed. Ps the suggestion of the light (clever) as you didn't do as expected, turn it out, you left it on to shine on nothing.. You are an observer for sure! Lovely write ... Karen ( smiling)
Clark Avatar
February 3, 2012 at 5:20 AM
I liked this one. Very well done. Very mysterious
Kendrick Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 1:50 PM
Very expressive work about this hushed hushed topic..Enjoyed reading..Sara
Cayton Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 9:31 AM
kept me reading. nice....ly written. Lucinda
Smith Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 8:36 AM
Can't put my finger on it, but this was captivating till the end. I like how each verse made me stop and wonder. Plz stop by and read a few.
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