A woman lost and torn
laying on the ground
open to your scorn
arms over her head
tears streaked down an ashen face
wishing she was dead
a stranger swoops in
kindness in his eyes
gathers her under his chin
held safe and tight
she releases a soft sigh
as they disappear into the night
© 2006 alaskanwoman
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