Yesterday

Bozena Helena Mazur-Nowak/UK

She stood by the window yesterday
and watched as life went by
today flowers wither in pots
she does not squint eyes to the sun anymore
shutters wide open
yellow plaster from the wall crumbles
at the bus stop a gloomy hourglass
says a prayer for her soul
yesterday she greeted with a smile
today adorns memories with tears
she assisted the homeless and hungry
shared a slice of bread with love
she invited pigeons for crumbs
small sparrows squirrels and cats
who will look after a sad group today
which is missing the blue of her eyes

© Bozena Helena Mazur-Nowak