Neva Brown Poet Free verse

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 September 20, 2009 at 7:09 AM Congratulations on your lovely poetry being featured this week>>James

September 19, 2009 at 1:56 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 September 17, 2009 at 7:44 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 September 17, 2009 at 1:33 PM I love the emotion you describe in this poem.This is such a typical description of a lost relationship.

Adeleke Adeite September 17, 2009 at 9:52 AM Congratulations friend, on having your poem featured this week. Please keep writing. Great you! Adeleke

Raul Moreno September 15, 2009 at 1:47 AM Neva, congrats on having your work featured...Raul

Doris Culverhouse September 14, 2009 at 3:45 PM sadly done, congrats on being a featured poet!

Carol Sunshine Brown September 14, 2009 at 4:00 AM Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Neva. Love, Carol

June 26, 2009 at 12:30 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 May 4, 2009 at 8:01 PM thanks to everyone for your comments--much appreciated!

Raul Moreno May 3, 2009 at 11:55 AM Neva, my belated congrats in making the semi finals...Raul

Charlene Bird April 27, 2009 at 9:27 PM another emotinal write that led to unbelivable pain. I know the feeling.

Sue Mason April 26, 2009 at 12:59 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 April 10, 2009 at 4:14 AM Congratulations on your poetry making it in the semi finals Neva. Wishing you the best of luck in the finals. Love, Carol