Where Have They All Gone? Poem by Alice Kriel

Whatever happened to my dreams?
They've shattered like so many mirrors,
Melted away like fallen icecream

Whatever happened to your tender side?
You've plucked one by one my feathers
And I feel I am bleeding inside

Whatever happened to all the passion?
Not just the fire of skin on skin,
But living without fear or caution

Whatever happened to the clever joker?
My smile has fled, my heart caved in
You murderer: you made me mediocre