1The other day I was walking by
And I noticed something forgotten by time
I stopped to stare
And had to wonder
As I pushed back my hair
I let my fingers trace the cool stone
Of another time
Who was this girl carved in marble
With a smile so like mine?
Did she have the fears I have or
Was that smile as fake as mine?
Did she scream at the mirror?
Or was she completely happy?
She looks so composed.
And still. And safe.
I feel like she pities me.
"Poor little one, is it still so hard
To be who you are?"
I frown with tears
Angry and jealous
Of this girl forgotten by time
I'm sure she didn't die sad
Or feel lonely as I
She lacked no suitors I'm sure
I fight for one who
Mostly I never know if he's actually there
I bet she never fought with her parents
Or her hair
Then I notice
As I turn to stride
Angrily away
Why this girl
Time forgot
On a polished rock
"In memory of all girls
Like this one
Lonely and insecure.
Never cry darlings,
The world lives for your
Smile"
I just sit at her feet
How well met
Are we?
well how'd you like?