by Sarah Harrison

Created on: September 21, 2008

Magic Words

The little girl sat
curled and ribboned
legs dangled.
She wanted more rice
What do you say?
Her mum peered, knowingly.
I'd like some rice
What do you say?
She waved the ladle, tauntingly.

All she needed
were the magic words
Please may I have.

The young girl sat
across two coffees
odd socks on.
She wanted a hug
Where do we go?
She looked at him, swimmingly.
I just want you
Where do we go?
She looked at him, contractedly.

All she needed
were the magic words
I love you.

The lady lay
baubled and ripped
dampened on the floor.
She wanted to forgive
Why did he do it?
Her eyes shut, screamingly.
She wished she could forgive
Why did he do it?
Her eyes shut, deeply.

All she needed
were the magic words
I'm sorry.

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