Betrayal of Innocence-A Tattered Flag
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(“les image de l’innocence,” image courtesy of sylisa.centerblog.net)
Poem written and submitted for Silent One's Poetic Expression Poetry Contest 4/14/2024
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Skies enameled with black satin silk
like a flag that represented yesterday
tattered and torn, flapping in the wind
buffeted violently, shredded by today.
A child's innocence betrayed, missing in action
magic's veil is closed to adult's eyes
painted over in this unbelieving world
hidden behind all the deceit and lies.
If only we could find that secret door
and repair the frayed bridge between
youthful days we still dared to dream
and this cold picture that's now seen.
The stars call to us with their twinkling
offering innocence as a viable choice
before the satin canopy withers away
silencing the last true believer's voice.
Copyright © Sara Etgen-Baker | Year Posted 2024
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