I wish

with the sun shining
down on golden pigtails
and lighting up
dark brown eyes
she sat on the edge
of the sidewalk
legs crossed
rolling a daisy
between chubby
short fingers
plucking the petals
one
by
one
by
one
I wish...

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  1. Martin ShoneSeptember 10, 2011 10:24 AM

    Excellent Trisha, your metaphore is superb, I truly understand this poem. A simple image with such deep meaning.

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