…First Shot

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Your words, innocent and meaningless
Striking so much pain, unseen
I reel, solidly, stroking your face
Smiling

So young, unknowing of your power
Causing so many tears, unseen
I fall, upwards, holding your hand
Laughing

Your smile, loving and heart warming
Soothing so much fear, unseen
I sigh, softly, walking away
Crying

A day, passing and gone
Adding to our time, unseen
I wither, quietly, closing my eyes
Trying