This was really gripping for me. It has a real sense of sadness. I loved the last three lines, they were very visual and really gave me a feeling of longing for innocence, kind of. I liked how much this poem made me think. Nicely done.
I am an Orthodox Christian, and I'm rather partial to liverwurst sandwiches and Impressionist-era art.
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