Monday, April 25, 2011

China Doll

By Monique Avard


Sitting on a shelf
Legs dangling off the side
Sand pouring
O
U
T
 from a hole in the sole.
Empty.
Just a fragile shell,

Just porcelain.


Dry.
Thin strands of hair splitting.
Paint flaking
                        O
F
F
                                                            from a ghostly complexion.
Lonely.
Just a brittle exterior,

Just porcelain.

Just porcelain
A touch tips it.
Its delicate balance broken,
It shatters upon the ground.

Just pieces.

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