The icy stars play their song, Marching down to where the beggars mourn For losses known far too long Since the beginning, when she was born. A man calls from the shadows above: “Take her where they keep the rings, Where the keeper must keep hold thereof Golden bells and many things.” The… Continue reading Glassed Stars – Joanna Walker
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Seasons – Joanna Walker
Cold winter night, Little flickering fires, One soul shines bright, As others have desires. The little girl dances, Inside her growing heart, And great chances Are of her, falling apart. Happiness takes flight, Above her great sky, And slowly, quite, She falls beneath the high. The oh-so-great and mighty! The others who… Continue reading Seasons – Joanna Walker
Crumbling Towers – Joanna Walker
Crumbling towers that once stood tall, Her finest hours only to fall. The girl held the wonder, The future in her hand, Ignoring the whispers, She held her stand. All around her, walls streaked with grey, The soldiers grasped onto what was dear, Just before it slipped into the fray. They told… Continue reading Crumbling Towers – Joanna Walker