Trees stark,

Tall in the park;

Straggling limbs reach up to the dark.

 

Winter day,

Kids play;

Running and shrieking, oblivious prey.

 

Shrouded eyes,

Fantasise;

Ever aware of terrible prize.

 

Quiet word,

No-one heard;

Straggler split from clamouring herd.

 

Raised shout,

Searching out;

Recrimination all about.

 

Vacant stare,

Deep despair;

Where’s my girl with golden hair.