Bonsai

I sat

On your windowsill

In sunlight

 

Bound in a saucer

Roots intertwined, knotted, entangled

Miniature marvel of perfection

Manicured, tended, acclaimed in admiration

Trimming, tying, binding

Trained into submission

For your pleasure

 

I sat

On your windowsill

In sunlight

Reviews

[Sparrow]

This is an excellent piece of writing that could probably be rooted in any woman's past. I think we've all been there, and if someone hasn't been there, they probably will be one day. The way you expressed what it feels like to be the malleable trophy in someone's life was remarkable. How cold it can feel in the sunlight when you've cut and bound up who you are.

Great writing, you have a natural talent and I hope you're proud of it.

[vanishing]

I love this.. nicely done..your words have a certain shape and design
accentuates the sculpted meaning.
and you managed to you key aspects to bring the point across
with minimal wording..thank you for sharing your talent.