“Look!” they whisper “Can’t you see?”She cannotShe sees everyday life, normal lifeShe sees trees that sway in the breezeShe sees paved roads and grass growing in sidewalk cracksShe sees brick walls and slate roofsShe sees birds in their nests, she sees dogs with ownersShe shakes her head “Closer” they whisper “You must see deep”But she now notices what’s differentShe sees pained expressions as they limp down the streetShe she leaves falling off of dying branchesShe sees children trip over the sidewalkShe sees plaster that cracks and flakes awaySlabs of roof that slide and clink with rattling windShe sees birds scream […]
Expression Of Age
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