Laughter lines ghost the eyes
of the king with a lesser soul.
Long-since faded pits reminiscent
of a once lighter life.
Now sunken cheeks take primary place
amongst dampened features.
Once stardust - now ash particles.
Oh how abundant and joyful life once was.
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Blackberry Thistles ✓
Poetrypoems as delicate as the fruit itself, and as thought-provoking as the sour aftertaste. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2019 Kate H. > third place winner of the gem-mers awards poetry section 2020
