Inspired by the marching of time.
Marksman Allie Hudson Of all men Stands tall, proud A statue of stoic narcissism "Impressions matter," The words of an impressionist Flat screen a windshield to his view of life Eyes growing weary, mind never tired Man’s got a title, living life on the wire Cover to mindlessness a book of lies Of all men Stands hard, loud An injury to stoic narcissism "Consequences matter," The words of a conversationalist His apartment key's a sword to the dragon within lightswitch never worked, fire's breath glowing dim Man's got a life, doing things all on a whim Cover to reality a book of lies Of all men Sits reserved, guarded A mimicry of stoic narcissism "I matter," the words of an antagonist His driver's seat a pulpit to the backseat pew, Try all you want, he'll never listen to you The man's got a mind saying things he doesn't like Cover to truth a book of lies Of all men Lays beaten, defeated a carcass of stoic narcissism "Endings matter," the words of a dead man dying. Allie Hudson is a senior at Linganore High School who writes music and poetry. She is an intern with Lorien Assisted Living Facility, and loves hearing stories from the lives of residents. Allie plans to study Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, but will never lose her love of music and writing. |