The Danger of Beauty

By: Erin Shirey

Like a lost puppy, I wandered Ignoring their warning, "Don't go near the lake" Hypnotized by it's serenity, I lingered Letting the flowers brush my toes As I drew closer Dancing in the warm sun, I neared Kicking a rock into the depth I sat down on the bank Seeing the flowered cross, I remembered My innocent little brother Too young to realize the danger of beauty.

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