The Orphan Smiles

See the Orphan smile!
A storm that teaches peace blooms
on black forgiveness.
A child's shoe lies interred
With cold, steely resentment.



Winner: Third Place, The Beautiful Impossible, Sotto Poet (Sponsor) 9/02/26
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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