The Crystal Princess

She would see it in the window

Each morning as she'd pass

The sun would make it come to life

This doll that was made of glass

Her eyes as blue as the deep blue sea

She was truly a vision of grace

Her mother marveled at her magnificent smile

Each time that they passed that place

This princess made of crystal

So fragile, yet so strong

Could somehow take her pain away

That she'd suffered for so long

Stricken with cancer at five years old

The chemo would come too late

There was nothing else anyone could do

To change this little girl's fate

They bought that crystal princess

And placed it by her bed

But two weeks later as the sun came up

They found the little girl dead

They put that doll made of glass

On the tombstone where she lies

And in the spring each time it rains

The crystal princess cries

Reviews

[Sarah]

Amazing work. Sad but It works really well.

[Theresa]

Just beautiful and so sadly realistic.

[Lily Mae]

This struck me to the core. My son had to live on and off and U of M hospital in Ann Arbor and there is an actual floor just for children with cancer. There was a little boy that I befriended and your poem reminds me of him.. I will treasure your words here because it will always remind me of that precious little earth angel.. thank you..x

[Melody]

Awww...:( This is so sad, but it's beautifully written. Great write.