Vanished

Rain falls down her face
Darkness casts behind her 
The touch of the cold bricks 
Holding her upwards

Her sobs vanish in the winds 
Heard by the dead of night
Felt by her alone

Fresh footprints, tiny, hurried 
Lead back to her home

A place she lost
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Cooke Avatar
August 7, 2011 at 3:56 PM
hmm intriguing poem love the imagery, is this a lost child, i like this good thoughful write and good poetry
Sweetheart Avatar
August 7, 2011 at 3:55 PM
very imagery filled piece Ashley and emotional with that touch of romance .. creativity is super luv..
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