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Charity Shop Tears

A wedding dress in Oxfam’s window. The Laughter and the tears were not included. A well-worn walking stick just 50p The memory’s and pain are gone. Baby cloths the price tags still on Oh the heart ache we will never know. A doll without a child to cuddle A teenager who needs a friend. A business suit upon a hanger A career no longer pursued. High heeled shoes with fancy buckles He now go’s dances all alone. All treasures they let go.

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Date: 7/19/2017 1:09:00 PM
Very interesting and insightful. I think this goes deeper than where my imagination is leading... thanks for making me work my brain. Cheers
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Stephen Pennell
Date: 7/19/2017 1:14:00 PM
thank you anna for taking the time to read my poem
Date: 7/19/2017 1:01:00 PM
oh Stephen this is so sad ... but they are going to be treasures for someone else and they will get a new lease of life with a different owner:-) hugs Jan xx
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Stephen Pennell
Date: 7/19/2017 1:13:00 PM
cheers jan : true story was up town and there in the window was the dress , stephen

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