The Box

A box of glass
shaped as a heart
reminds him of a lass
which he could not part

sitting on the stool,
staring at it that fellow
and like a fool
he shot it with an arrow

It fell with a shatter
strewn about the floor
he feels what's the matter?
his heart had tore

He turned away
and to never come back
he shouldn't stay
compassion he lacks

Stepping out the door
his heart is crushed
he won't look for more
for he feels a bit rushed

He looks back for one final glance
at the pieces of the box
he is there with a sorrowful stance
then out the archway he walks

copyright (c) Amanda Ruth 1995