ORGANZA

 

Was I ever this happy again?

If so, why do all the decades of regrets

Haunt me in old age?

 

May not be famous or rich but

I still try to pull myself away

From sadness, anger, and even some rage

 

I need more pictures to remind me

That life has been okay

Perhaps this is merely an elder-person’s stage

 

Happy child sparkling in organza

My one-word magic spell

To help me disengage

 

This calls for a haiku for me and you:

 

A fairy tale dress

Once made my life so perfect

Key to happiness

 

(at any age)

 

© 2024 Clarissa Simmens (ViataMaja)

IMAGE: CS as flower girl, age 3