Patricia Leduc Poet Free verse

The Look On Her Face

I knew the look on her face
before when she had struggled
back towards daylight
and her eyes seldom revealed
the guarded edge of her pain

Then I saw her find
a new love
a magical, soul opening
brave beauty
and I knew her joyful
heart by
The look on her face

Now I can barely stand
to see the jagged
edges of her broken heart
and shattered spirit
that is so visible in
The look on her face

And I already know
that soon
she will be
polished pink marble
as cold as
The look on her face

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David Smith August 14, 2021 at 5:27 AM Powerful piece. Words used to full effect. An emotional roller coaster. Brave and well up to your standard. Hope anther post appears before 2021 becomes another memory. Best regards David in NZ ps our grandson is now 2 and a half.