Smudged Photograph

Gently they take her wrist

And break it

They stroke his hair

And pull it

The hold her hand

Then smash it

They teach him well then let him go

They want to teach her about the world

so they lock her away from it

He is suicidal

so they tell him to die

He needs guidance

so they leave him alone

She is skilled in everything but school

so they give her more classes

What's wrong with this picture?

And why does it reflect reality?

Comments

Grant-Grey Porter Hawk Guda

Powerful expression! 

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