For the Taking

When I first saw her,

She took my breath away.

She smiled at me,

And left me speechless.



When I last saw her,

She took my child away.

She smiled at me,

And left me homeless.

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Oooh, brutal and to the point.I Like how both stanzas are so alike and yet each with a very different meaning.Short and forth right excellent.Your poems certainly don"t pull any punches and your take on life is pretty hard assed to say the least.Enjoyed your portfolio a lot. Cheers.