Porcelain.
Whispers traveled the corridors,
Anxiety filled the air -
And there in the corner, she lay
As fine as a porcelain,
With skin as cold as ice.
Nobody dared to approach
But anyone could see,
The pills that lay nestled -
Within the palm of her hand.
And in the midst of all the tension,
The silence seemed to overwhelm -
Those who looked on wanted to run,
They wanted to forget -
Because there in the corner, she lay
As fine as a porcelain -
With a smile as serene as the clouds.
Cynthia Buell Thomas
Wed 19th Oct 2016 16:35
This is short, pointed, and very well written, creating a clear physical, emotional and even philosophical scenario.
The title, with its extended ambiguity, is superb.
IMO, this short piece is really talented.