Cadence

linger-longer
wait-a-while
to perceive
the cadence in a smile
echoing a beat of heart 
in a chest of draws
with namesakes
hidden
under the knickers
hankies 
scarves and socks.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Baker Avatar
June 20, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Intriguing poetry, John, I'll have to read more of your poetry. A poet in Texas, Cowboy Tex
Anderson Avatar
June 20, 2025 at 11:37 AM
No worries, Cheers and Best Wishes to you
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