Gold

He found love in gold

sheer glitter and glory

that made him take risks

and place all he once had

Integrity, Innocence, Identity

in shiny chain-links

until they were all smothered

or sold

Gold, for her

was his curly hair

that she drew circles in

on golden evenings

amidst golden sunflowers and

mustard; when all was fair

like his promise

to grow old

together

He watched them silently

returning from a long day

on the fields

and wiped

the golden beads of sweat

that trickled down his cheek

as his body ached

and children starved

for a few golden grains

of wheat

Inspired by In The Moment. The cue was 'Golden' :)


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