Swing

Illusion of age.

little girl

cloaked in this old skin

armor of age, wrinkled in defiance

a diploma of years, buffer against

visible want and fear, feet still swinging

in and out, trying to get higher

waiting for a push

Reviews

[SAYED THANGAL]

it's relating the mind and body, though age wrinkled her, still energetic and lively, I see like wise.
well written,
sayed

[Kristina Moulaison]

Thank you again! I look forward to reading your work too! :)

[Sami Khalil]

Growing up is a long process and awakening can be instant. I like wrinkled in defiance...Bravo...........................

[Kristina Moulaison]

Thanks so much Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)...............

[Creepy Swine Guy]

Mmmmmmm ... This touches me in a place that I thought had dried up. Innocence, childlike wonder, and trust, and every other component to innocence. Still alive in someone. Perhaps I should check inside myself ONE MORE TIME.

[Kristina Moulaison]

I'm still just playing grown up. :)

[John Ryan]

I find this oddly related to catcher in the rye. I find that within that book the deeper meaning was that we all wish to hold on to the innocence of our childhood even though it is too far gone.

Your poem is very very well written :D

well done

[Kristina Moulaison]

I like that...thank you! :)