Erased Land ·

you simply do not understand innocence

This image shows a blackout poetry page in which the bottom half of the page has been ripped off, leaving a jagged edge. The header indicates it is page 368 of a T.S. Eliot work. Some words on the page are drawn over with black marker, leaving the uncovered ones to reveal a poetic message. The top block of the text is encased in lines shaping it to an oval. The bottom block of text is encased in lines shaping it to a square. On the left side of the page, there are two doodles of human figures. On the right side, there is another doodle of a human figure.

By Unknown

you simply do not understand innocence

you simply do not understand innocence.
afraid of nothing; she will
She will pass
like a child sent on an errand
In eagerness and patience.
she must suffer.
When I express
doubts
you see
but confidence.
I am so
grateful.
I say
like her,
I do not understand
myself
You must accept
much longer.
keep
waiting
Oh, very good.