The possibilities of the future are endless.
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The velvet cascades over her body,
like an incredible waterfall.
Flowing along the curves, noiseless.
The purple softness greets her smooth thighs.
She tries, for one second, to imagine
her life as she wants it. Impossible.
She straps her sandals on.
Then decorates her delicate hands.
And she paints her eyes, looking like
caves, dripping wet and cold.
Beautiful treasures lying within.
She outlines her lips with black,
she covers her face to hide.
She overlays her lined lips w/
a subtle lilac to accent
her dress.
She places a symbol of everlasting life
around her neck,
then draws one on the inside of
her ankle.
Her watch ticks,
tocks,
while she runs the brush
through her feathery hair.
She sprinkles her cheeks with
a taste of sparkling glitter.
She takes a moment to admire the
shining, silver ring on her hand,
decorated with petite diamonds.
A promise made to her.
(The future sighs)
She finishes her daily morning routine.
Then she quickly rushes out the door,
running to the freedom,
away from the pain she's leaving
behind.
A smile in her eyes.

04/01/2002

Posted on 04/01/2002
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