The Ballad of Little Polly Perfect

"Ten years ago today," she said,
"my Joseph passed away."
It felt like only yesterday.
Time stops when your heart goes cold.

Unable to meet my needs
I wait for what will come
I anticipate life's prizes
And hope and pray for some

Waiting

I'm waiting for a day
Waiting for a feeling
Waiting for my time to come
For something I've been needing

Waiting to get

I think I'll stay for a little while,

Since I've killed the trust with arrogance and guile.

A truth I promised I'd never