smiling inside the
sunflower patch
lighting the world
around her with
such bright eyes
and lifting red
curtains to shine
the string of pearls

her wealth is
contained in
a tight drawn
heart ripping
at the seams
and scarcely
restrained

everyone can see you,
beautiful and longing
dreaming of love
and belonging

clip clop
you tour life
in hot new shoes
turning all the
heads around you
long legs and
walking ways,
curves and sass
laughter like song

a fashion model
slinking my way
im pleased
but surprised