The Shield

By KatieMarie27

113 8 5

I wrote this poem in 7th grade, when one of my best friends was going through a depression. I felt the pain t... More

The Shield (PoetryContest)

113 8 5
By KatieMarie27

She says that she is happy,

And that nothing is wrong

But I know she is lying;

Her words aren't that strong

It shows in her eyes

That her long bangs hide

I can see the real her

That she keeps inside

Something is going on

With this poor, innocent girl

Under her eyes are circles,

Her hair like a squirrels

All bunched up and tangled

This little girl would cry

When her mom rand the brush

Through the strands that went dry

Down her precious face

Rolls a tear, small and clear

It glittered in the starlight

As she knelt down to pray.

"Dear Lord," she would say

"Please let them see.

Let them see me

Without the shield"

"But I'm afraid that if they do,

They will run away in fear,

For if I put up my hair,

They will see past my tears."

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