Vapors

Vapors

She left her family in the dust

when old age crept

they too were gone

gone from indulgence

& abuse

the dramas of a life

her elegance

now haggard,

worn

there was a time this

woman

wonder

glittered

glowed,

in love,


the distant life we long

a swept arm's length

a painful past

engaging

healing

hearts.

3/5/15

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This poem is inspired by the truth of Caroll Spinney, in keeping with his audience presentation & film, I Am Big Bird, of which I am forever thankful.  

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Once again I find myself returning to an ongoing life project Poetry A Muse In Motion, in keeping with the challenge my son M*set out for me some years ago.