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Ella
As though I were a child in Disneyland
I swore she was a princess
Donning armor of baggy shirts
a crown of red box dye
The knight of the passenger seat,
Behind soft smiles and red eyes
there's a queen in disguise
Beneath thin hands and makeup
A scarred child hides
Can you slay your beast
Or die at its feet?
Stay, Ella
Slay, Ella
I swore she was a princess
Donning armor of baggy shirts
a crown of red box dye
The knight of the passenger seat,
Behind soft smiles and red eyes
there's a queen in disguise
Beneath thin hands and makeup
A scarred child hides
Can you slay your beast
Or die at its feet?
Stay, Ella
Slay, Ella
Published 18th Mar 2022
Author's Note
For Ella <3
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18th Mar 2022 10:16am
I think it’s the innocence in this that gets me the most. From feeling like a child at Disneyworld to idolising those who have a special place in our hearts.
It’s so personal, and touching. Full of emotion and care, especially for such a short piece. Thank you for sharing this.
-M
It’s so personal, and touching. Full of emotion and care, especially for such a short piece. Thank you for sharing this.
-M
18th Mar 2022 8:17pm
Thank you so much missy! I was really trying to capture the distorted innocence of a teenage girl I knew in school, I’m glad it came through in the poem. I always look forward to your comments, thank you for taking your time to read my work :)
18th Mar 2022 10:32am
18th Mar 2022 8:19pm
Hi wired, I’m not gonna lie the past few weeks haven’t been the best but I’m really glad I have a community I can write for to express some of that heart ache through art. Thank you for reading my work and commenting :) I’ll definitely have to check out your page. I’m glad you liked the poem. Have a lovely day!
