The Elephant In the Room

His steps are heavy
Yet he is invisible
The panic sets in

Take him for a walk
Leave him some where safe and sound
To find his own way

The grey, dreary, day
Sputtering and spurting now
Big crocodile tears
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kendrick Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 4:46 PM
I am getting a very emotional and desperation feeling from this one..I hope that life is okay..Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
Bathsheba Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Like this Karen - A fab share -:)
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