The Promises of Angel Wings
A soul departed, a life unlived
And yet, a heart still beats
Despite their best attempts,
A death, this person cheats.
They escape with just a mark on their wrist
But a tragedy on their heart
Living in the aftermath of survival
Is really just the start.
It gets worse as time moves on
And this person drifts away
As one wise poet tells us,
"Nothing gold can stay."
Not all memories can last forever
This young girl doesn't want to at all
She doesn't want to travel on into life
She refuses every letter, e-mail, and phone call.
She delves deeper into herself
And her once golden heart turns black
That's all that remains of this once-beautiful girl
Her soul is what she lacks.
The end of the road for this child
Comes sooner than many wish to believe
She takes her own life and leaves behind
The promises of angel wings.
Copyright © Kristen Wilson | Year Posted 2007
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