Faster Than A Camera Can Capture.

Arms moving rapidly, as he stays still.

The way his arms move, how they seem like wings.

The silly face he makes.

Embarrassed and laughing as she turns her head. 

The spiral of curls, framing her face. 

Lockers lining the wall behind her.

Best Friends.

They communicate and read each others minds. 

Waving as I pass by.

Ghostly, haunting. 

The faint blur of a face and hair. 

Bouncy and lively.

The true sign of youth.

Overlapped, Overlaid, Taken Twice.

She tries to hide the pain as it washes over her,

until she can't take it anymore.

Then she looks up, for hope and reassurance.

For someone to tell her it will be okay.

Don't leave.

That's all I can ask.

I only have a pencil and paper to tell you how I feel.

Please try to understand.

Lost and caged. 

Forever behind four walls.

Waiting and watching for something

better.

They look dead from the outside.

But really they're full of life,

waiting to come alive.

The opportunity to show what they're really made of.

The teeth of a cat, sharp and pointed.

The sneer of human faces, as their lips curl.

Different yet alike.