MaggieF

The Bag Lady

She walks without purpose through gum encrusted streets

Bags stuffed with memories; walking to her own beat

Long, lifeless blond hair conceals sad faded blue eyes

Clothes now long faded; head bowed as she silently cries

 

She avoids human contact, battling to contain her pain

Reality no longer exists; slowly she goes insane

Face devoid of emotion; thoughts hidden behind a mask

Her heartbreak and sorrow unknown; no one ever asked!

 

Trance like she roams the busy streets; to her no one is there

Silently she carries her burdens; are we really so unaware?

Like us her life was full of hope, those dreams never fulfilled

All who see her feel uneasy; can’t help but be chilled!