Blood and Ribbons (second edit)

by N J Thornton   Mar 11, 2007


Many years ago,
I looped a raspberry ribbon
through your sunny curls.
Your blues played peak-a-boo
with my doting tickle,
and you muttered,
"as long as I'm wearing this ribbon,
I'm your little girl."

-

Yesterday, you visited home.
The ribbon was frayed,
yet it still wrapped your sleek hair.
I'd been admiring your maturity,
when your prudent expression
pinched my fingers around the bow,
and showed me the gold
circling your finger.

My smile began to rain,
still, your eyes beckoned my hand
to entice the ribbon free.

"It's time," you whispered.

My hand withdrew,
and the wilted ribbon,
slid past your quiet face,
into my palm.
And a benign trickle grazed your cheek.

Softly kissing the ribbon,
your eyes imitated mine
and you hushed,
"for as long as you have this ribbon,
I'll be your loving daughter."

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  • 17 years ago

    by .K.i.T.t.Y.

    Awwww.. im all tingling. my eyes are watering! no joke. this was so soft delicate BEAUTIFUL. *wipes tears away to see the darn computer*

    2938742891748937 outa 5.

    great great fabulous job.

    Do you still have that website where you place other poems. Have you ever ventured into publishing. I'd be buying your published work.

    i love your writing.

  • 17 years ago

    by Seth

    *Seth's mouth drops* Very nice poem. The selection of words has to be the most capturing personality of this poem. I find it a reflection of intelligence. Very nice write, Meaningful and flowed very nicely. I'd love to read more. I read your profile, and also your past comments on other writes. I like your criticism. That's what i need for my poems, But i don't get much. There is always room for learning from mistakes and that's what i'm looking for.. Take a read on my poem Daddy did it. I'd love to hear what you have to say. But i'm going to stop rambling. VERY nice write. 5/5

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