Little Lost Girl

A short poem

No one looks closely enough to see the deep scars,

painted like tears on her bone white arms.

Everyone too busy to notice or care,

that her porcelain skin is no longer bare.

Etched on her skin with a sickening swirl,

no-one caring enough to miss the little lost girl.

Falling and flailing and gasping for air,

her life non-existent, she's not even there.

Walking and stumbling alone in the dark,

her light slowly fading, no fire, no spark.

Beaded with sweat and lost in defeat,

she walks, forced to stare at her own two feet.

She's not good enough, life's not fare,

nothing can save her, no promise or prayer.

Everyone caught up in their won little world,

never bothered to check on the little lost girl.

Lines running deep lay there on her skin,

not knowing which way is up, or where to begin.

Memories are tainted and disturbing for her,

like night terrors in her dreams they recur.

The world around spinning, becoming a whirl,

no-one stopping to check on the little lost girl.

The little lost girl covered in blood there she lay,

the stains on her wrists, the final price she did pay.

The little lost girl once again causing grief,

as her family accuses the knife like a thief.

Everyone shedding a tear for her sad little life,

donning black, forced to confront the scars from the knife.

Now merely a memory for the ones who remain,

soon the little lost girl will be forgotten again.

Author's Note

I know I am not the best at poetry but my aim with my writing is to make the reader feel something and to express myself. Was it enjoyable to read? Any advice? I want to make sure my writing is enjoyable.

Reviews

[Douglas Levi Gribbins]

I like this alot, it really speaks to me....I'm a fan.

[unsurewordsmith]

I'm glad my work was able to speak to you.

[A. Amos]

Poignant subject you picked and you wrote elegantly every single verse is true, the world need more writers like you and same time the whole world should read your work...keep up the good work. Respect!

[unsurewordsmith]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I kept this tucked away for so long and it means a lot to me that someone out there appreciates and understands my writing. Thanks again.

[A. Amos]

I enjoyed and you're most welcome