by Kelly Steier

Created on: March 12, 2010

Shattered

Screams in an instant

impact of  steel and glass,

Life gone in a moment

forgotten before it had time to pass.

Dark and dismal city streets

became her dying fate

the gray and urban blight

of a life never lived until it was far,far too late

And the blaring sirens sounded

as the towed the remains away

and strangers shook their heads

and went upon their day.

Shattered dreams once gallant

but now just a faded memory

hopes gone in a moment

as she struggled to be free.

One by one they entered with tears

within their reddened eyes

and spoke of a lovely spirit

who was compassionate, creative and wise.

One by one they echoed tales of her undaunted faith

and a sense of goodness that exposed a lonely soul

that struggled to fulfill her heart

to once more be whole.

And then it was over

and they all walked in line

speaking of a precious memory

shattered and lost forever to a place so utterly divine.

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