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Black Umbrellas
December 13, 2012
Looking up, she sees black umbrellas blowing in the wind
Under an expanse of gray cloudy nothingness
She feels the cold prick of raindrops on her legs
As she grips Mommy’s frozen hand
She doesn’t understand
Trails of tears trickle down pale cheeks
Of people she faintly recognizes
And the melodic staccato of rain on heavy hearts
Is only interrupted by the occasional sniffle
She tries to inquire about what is happening
But those worn, tear-stained faces only stare at the stone
Little does she know
Daddy’s not coming home tonight
© Terrin C., Humboldt, IA
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This article has 6 comments.
AnnaFofana GOLD said...
on Dec. 17 2012 at 3:07 pm
That was really good that almost made me cry.
MarieAntoinette2014 DIAMOND said...
on Dec. 17 2012 at 11:58 am
Vey sad and tragic. I'm very impressed.
TheSkyOwesMeRain GOLD said...
on Dec. 16 2012 at 10:54 pm
Touching, because it is from the perspective of a child discussing something that children are not normally aware of or exposed to. (did that make any sense?) I loved it :')
