in mothers finery
tiny toes in high heels
tiny fingers
holding on
big green eyes
smudged and smeary
painted black
always an alternative
to reality
i escape with
my dreams
hands on hips
i am leaving now
still dressed up
still playing pretend
making believe
i am stroppy
i am lost
i am still just a child.
tiny fingers
letting go.
photo credit - theo gosselin
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