The Snow Princess

A thousand mirrors shatter, the sound of breaking glass 

Opens up another realm of shame that has come to pass 

She turns her sapphire prisms to watch the envy's flight 

knowing that her destiny is another lonely night 

Her raven hair a scarcity in this world of purple haze 

She wanders in the darkness, not daring to face the days. 

She stops in a garden meadow, sweet jasmine fills the night 

The subtle sound of a ravens crest as the watchful bird takes flight 

She hides behind her shadow as it dances through her soul, 

She tiptoes ever closer to the edge of no control, 

Her looking glass eyes reflect the chill of the water far below, 

The jagged edge of destiny slicing along her soul. 

Hail the winds that brought her here, so cold and yet so bare, 

Stripping her of her sanity, one so brazen, one so fair 

Daring her to take the leap," Just do it" she hears them scream. 

No one will ever miss you, not even when they dream 

Her lip begins to quiver as the tears form infinite pools 

Her past an apparition of liars, thieves and fools. 

She gasps for air just one last time as she takes her final breath 

Her will to live through a broken heart has brought her to her death

Reviews

[Greg Agee]

Great job in direction and imagery. Good flow and as always. That little touch of class.you manage to reserve no matter the subject..I love t he sex for breakfast, alot. It speaks to the incurable romanticc in me. Definitely a fan. My whole reason for expression in prose is to help others recognize and savor those moments. I'd say that you have that under control !!!

[AlistairDumonte]

Sometimes they take so much and leave so little don't they? I like how you allow your words to say so much with the emotions they elicit. I applaud you and urge you to carry on.

[Jamie Bradshaw]

Very dark and evocative. A reflection of a cold and uncaring world where we all feel a certain insignificance in the grand scheme of things. Well, that's what I take from it. Nicely written.