Fragility

For Katie McKenzie and Jessica Thrasher, may you rest in peace.

Like a drop of rain in the wind,
Like a fish in the ocean,
Like a spark in the darkness,
A clock ticks without motion.

Like a diamond in mountains,
Like a tree in the forest,
Like a cloud in the sky,
The choir sings without chorus.

Like a shard of glass from a window,
Like a torn page from a book,
Like a burnt home in a field,
A life; one more look.

Like red candlewax melted,
Like flame turned to ice,
Like pond ripples at midnight,
The devil grins twice.

Like a gemstone buried,
Like an hourglass shifted,
Like a mirrors reflection,
A perspective twisted.

Like a star in the universe,
Like a planet in space,
Like a crater on the moon,
Life is a race,
is a race,
is a race.
And some leave too soon.

-klbeaudry

Reviews

[Cassiopia Summers]

Every word spoken truthfully. This poem is wonderful, and every word can be proven true. I can feel the poem, I love the rhyme scheme, and the flow is absolutely perfect. Stunning job.