Close To Her Heart

CLOSE TO HER HEART


when father passed on
one lady was all broken up
in his pocket a necklace
at the home mother wears the missile
close to her heart

Dave Austin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Yvonne Avatar
January 10, 2015 at 8:08 AM
One last thing the title is spectacular!
Yvonne Avatar
January 10, 2015 at 8:06 AM
Wow, very imaginative this could be interpreted so many ways. I like to think he kept his wife's necklace in his pocket out of love. Though touching for the love of his life and how much she was loved at the same time a constant reminder the love of her life is gone. I could interpret at least two more stories and many variances of each. I hope you don't mind my imagination going wild with what is after all your write. I am a theatrical director and I can't help myself. Lots Of Love Armand!
Austin Avatar
January 10, 2015 at 10:05 AM
All your speculation was going on in this woman's head at the funeral home. Love, daver
Duncan Avatar
December 30, 2014 at 12:19 AM
great write :) Happy New Year !
Ryerson Avatar
December 29, 2014 at 3:59 AM
Sad, nostalgic and absolutely beautiful...
Dietrich Avatar
December 29, 2014 at 12:36 AM
Bittersweet one! you are really cranking out the tanka lately, Daver!! but it's great because they suit you.
Gorelick Avatar
December 28, 2014 at 5:52 PM
Oh, how lovely..Your Dad and Mom I assume..Nice work Dave-r. BG
Austin Avatar
December 30, 2014 at 10:15 AM
Just a bit of imagination. Love, daver
Allison Avatar
December 28, 2014 at 1:39 PM
such a touching write Daver I can imagine this happening:-) Hugs Jan xxx
Kendrick Avatar
December 28, 2014 at 1:39 PM
Interesting work..Was the one lady that was broken up mom?..Was the necklace her necklace?..Sara
Austin Avatar
December 30, 2014 at 9:59 AM
Just a bit of imagination, Sara. Thanks for dropping by. LOve, daver
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