Deep in the heart of a fading Smile

by Maple Tree   Mar 7, 2018


She painted tinsel in the dark
as demons stripped her soul,
fingerprints adorn her spine
but transparent under the sun.

Coffee grounds float upon sleepy thoughts
edging her moods with a sarcastic tone,
her cigarette continues to burn
because smoke keeps her secrets hidden.

She balances upon cement curbs
because it helps her remember childhood,
however; she continues to see the cliff up ahead

she knows what awaits her below.

Upon the darkest night of an endless moon
she stares at the eyes looking back at her,
glassy expressions torment a broken mirror
her vanity fades as she bites her lower lip;

reminding herself, she's still alive. ...

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  • 6 years ago

    by Brenda

    Andrea, I wish I could take away your pain. I wish I could lasso the sun and capture a beam or two to shine upon you. Sending you love and hugs-

  • 6 years ago

    by Ren

    "She balances upon cement curbs
    because it helps her remember childhood,
    however; she continues to see the cliff up ahead

    she knows what awaits her below."
    ^^
    These lines are extremely powerful and hit me so hard, sinking deeply into my heart.

    So much love to you, dear Andrea <3

  • 6 years ago

    by Ya----Na

    Dear friend, I don't know what to say. It looks like you have written this for your daughter.
    It's very powerful, just like you.
    Hugs

  • 6 years ago

    by Michael

    Miss Andrea,

    Your on a poetic role lady, with another fine piece of writing here
    Much love
    Michael :)x

  • 6 years ago

    by Em (marmite)

    From your words.. Be still my heart

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