Pearl

by Anthony Ward

At first they despised her
Because she wasn’t like them

Taunting her and tormenting her
Until she could no longer take it

Their grotesque countenances contorted
With demonic expressions of detestation

That caused her to isolate herself
Bringing her out into the open

In the hope of entertaining them
All motivated by her pain

Her soul bared for all to see
While she was exposed to the world

Eager to be put in the spotlight
To see what they made of her

Becoming lost to the crowd
Looking on indifferent

As she sung her heart out-
Dedicating her life to them.