A Pillow For Dreams

She had left without a word
Except one thing she left behind
A fancy yellow frilly dress
I think she left for him to find
He took the dress with tender hands
And laid it lightly on the bed
When time had come for him to sleep
Upon the dress he laid his head
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Woods    Avatar
October 29, 2015 at 3:39 AM
Wow, a simple but extremely powerful poem.
Lane Avatar
October 28, 2015 at 6:28 PM
I did the same thing, but with one of his ties...confessions of a broken heart. Jan is right... tis very sad.
Allison Avatar
October 28, 2015 at 5:21 PM
Very sad imagery CJ:-( hugs jan xx
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