Sunday, March 30, 2008

She Needs Someone










She, luckily,

has herself—

sometimes

faltering,
mostly
strident

and quietly

bold,

but she

is lonely
in the city

of millions.


She walks

her own path

in a motley
mash of

people

all vying for

the same

sweet moment

in the sun,

to cross the

street

before

the light

changes.


The relentless

bustle

excites

and depletes –
they are massive
and
she is
one girl

strong,
but

sometimes

wavering
in the

stormy city.

2 comments:

Amber said...

I love this poem too. A young woman with a strong courageous character. I know this girl through your words and have great admiration for her.

ScrapperLoredo said...

You captured the abscence of human contact in such a big city. The strength of a young woman trying to survive the daily dog eat dog world and the love of a mother wanting to be there for her daughter. Julie