"Soul for a soul"

Through the window pane
A red umbrella I see,
Soaked in pearly drops of rain
Twirling around in glee...

Beneath it lie those eyes, I imagine
Embedded deep in sparkle,
Like stars in the milky way
Staring out in marvel...

Tassles of brown curly hair
Styled with ribbons and a feather,
Clad in a croche cap
Dancing to the tunes of the weather...

Lips & nose, cheeks & ears
All friends, so pretty and neat,
Form so perfect and divine
Almost feels like a cheat!

Comes a gust of wind to aid
And blows the parachute-like cover away,
Helps me to catch a glimpse of her
Like a peek at spring, in May...

Look so short,from high above
Yet I could not help but notice,
The pain and despair residing in that face
..And I pondered over their motives.

A boarded sign propped beside her
Read in black and white,
"Drop a penny and I'll smile for you.."
And the wind suddenly seemed to bite...!

In a world so exotic and enchanting
Why don't fear and troubles stay at bay,
The wind didn't just steal her shield
But her precious life away..

The rain seemed to heavily fall
And drench her soul, so dry,
Gosh! the contended pay for a smile
Yet, the scarred can't even cry..?

-Mist