family heirloom

a fragile family heirloom

for which no one seems to care

a quickly passing phantom

you’re not sure it was ever even there

 

a million cracks in the glass

a weak blow and it might break

brushed at the waist by the grass

a choice of neglect so easy to make

 

the flower bouquet wilted

vibrant life gone instantly

a tree that grows in titled

will have to be cut down eventually

Daphne Linn

PA

17 years old

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