Sad Girls

Sad girl on the edge of the pond

Still water and the cold blue calls

She would go if she didn’t have

To be with her reflection

Sad girl with a sob in her throat

Drives fast across the foggy road

Wonders if the guardrail might break

And offer her a grand escape

Sad girl has scars like shooting stars

Badges from days when fear stood guard

“Those times are long gone now,” she says

“Tomorrow, I’ll be on my way.”

I see them sitting under trees,

Walking together out of sight

I wish I could see them again

Those sad girls with death in their eyes