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Sparkle Once Worn

by Alison McKenzie

Magic hides
And then sneaks in
Through a crack in reason,
The shadowed remnants
Of a sparkle once worn
By the girl in the mirror.

Yes, still a girl
And the songs known by heart.

05/01/2009

Posted on 05/01/2009
Copyright © 2025 Alison McKenzie

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Ken Harnisch on 05/01/09 at 12:57 PM

ah, keep singing ever, little girl!

Posted by Philip F De Pinto on 05/03/09 at 11:03 AM

there is magical formula in poem which works for boys as well.

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