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Crying Shirt

It hung in the closet long after he was gone the scent of his cologne lingering there The cuffs were worn and shabby Colors faded from the sun I would pack it with the other things his watch and silver cuff links memories from the past I could not part with As I started to gently fold it the tears I had held back now came pouring down my cheeks like salty rain I buried my face in the faded shirt long after he was gone and the scent of his cologne still lingered there

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James Fraser

Date: 9/20/2009 7:09:00 AM

Congratulations on your lovely poetry being featured this week>>James

Date: 9/19/2009 1:56:00 PM

Just wanted to drop in and add congratulations on having this well written poem featured to my other comment. Enjoy your honor. Wishing you continued success. Karen

Sue Mason

Date: 9/17/2009 7:44:00 PM

Love the title to this poignant write ... I just went and bought a bottle of his cologne and opened the top every once in awhile ... smile ... Then our son took it off with him when he moved out ... LOL ... and so on life goes and thanks so much for this beautiful poem, Neva. Its a well-deserved selection to be featured this week at PoetrySoup. Congratulations!!

Brandee Augustus

Date: 9/17/2009 1:33:00 PM

I love the emotion you describe in this poem.This is such a typical description of a lost relationship.

Adeleke Adeite

Date: 9/17/2009 9:52:00 AM

Congratulations friend, on having your poem featured this week. Please keep writing. Great you! Adeleke

Raul Moreno

Date: 9/15/2009 1:47:00 AM

Neva, congrats on having your work featured...Raul

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 9/14/2009 3:45:00 PM

sadly done, congrats on being a featured poet!

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 9/14/2009 4:00:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Neva. Love, Carol

Date: 6/26/2009 12:30:00 PM

The emotion comes through your words in an honest and heartfelt way. I think most, having suffered their own losses, will relate to this poem. Best wishes with your writing. Karen

Neva Brown

Date: 5/4/2009 8:01:00 PM

thanks to everyone for your comments--much appreciated!

Raul Moreno

Date: 5/3/2009 11:55:00 AM

Neva, my belated congrats in making the semi finals...Raul

Charlene Bird

Date: 4/27/2009 9:27:00 PM

another emotinal write that led to unbelivable pain. I know the feeling.

Sue Mason

Date: 4/26/2009 12:59:00 PM

Poignant write, Neva that evokes lots of history for me ... and now your wonderful writing is a "first round survivor" ... smile ... good luck in the contest.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 4/10/2009 4:14:00 AM

Congratulations on your poetry making it in the semi finals Neva. Wishing you the best of luck in the finals. Love, Carol