Frail Skin Lies

You look upon me with hateful eyes.
I was once like you this frail skin lies.

I never wanted this stuck in a room.
Lost independence having to rely on you.

Don’t you understand? Can’t you see the truth?
I was once a girl; I was just like you.

Long flowing hair, confidant stride,
I was once a maiden; a beautiful bride.

But with time it all faded away.
My babies grew up my blonde turned to gray

I cannot find the words though they are clear in my mind.
I know you would understand but you don’t have the time.

Now time moves slowly but life passed me by.
I was once a mother this frail skin lies.

You rush me along, you seem to ignore
As I wince in pain to you I’m just a chore.

I choke back my tears as you force down the food.
In such a hurry over fill my spoon.

Trapped in a broken body. Can’t you see past the disguise?
I was once like you. This frail skin lies.

Reviews

[KaoticOrder]

Beautifully written. So honest

[Darryl Davis]

A very neat bundle, indeed :-)