she is the vagabond

who wanders with the winds

forever adrift 

a prisoner to her sins

by dawn she appears

nextdoor, or nearby 

she’ll pay you no mind

nor lift you an eye

now, offer her aid

let her stay for a while

she’ll throw you a laugh

or feign you a smile 

but soon as you stop

and question her ways

her grin disappears

her eyes fill wi...

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