Jennifer missed her old life so much, that she decided

To go back home just once more.

She felt the twin emotions of clamour of excitement and regret flutter up

Like a trapped butterfly released from a keeper’s net

To enjoy the remains of a beautiful summer’s day.

She had stayed away, too frightened and too ashamed

Of her mistake, so small yet so blown up

Out of proportion that she was made to feel

Disgraced and bitter for a system that

Had let her be run out of town.