The Crystal Princess

She would see it in the window
Each morning as she'd pass
The sun would make it come to life
This doll that was made of glass

Her eyes as blue as the deep blue sea
She was truly a vision of grace
Her mother marveled at her smile
Each time they'd pass that place

This princess made of crystal
So fragile, yet so strong
Could somehow take her pain away
She'd suffered for so long

Stricken with cancer at five years old
The chemo would come too late
There was nothing else left to do
To help this little girl's fate

They bought the crystal princess
And placed it by her bed
But two weeks later she was gone
They found the little girl dead

They put that doll made of glass
On the tombstone where she lies
And in the spring each time it rains
The crystal princess cries
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Taylor Avatar
January 31, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Beautiful and touching, Larry. Great story. Enjoyed. Ralph
Shreve Avatar
January 29, 2011 at 5:46 AM
lovely write I enjoyed it very much
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