Ghosts

She lives within the edges and corners of life;
dipping and drifting, side to side.
She teeters on the edge of the day
then pops up peeking over the sun.

She dances with the fairies; swapping partners 
with the ease of a crochet needle in my grandma’s hand.
Oppps, she slipped a stitch!
Well no one will notice in the hodge podge pattern that emerges.

With a slight wobble of self-consciousness
she comes to rest upon my shoulder.
Occasionally I catch a glimpse of her
out of the corner of my eye.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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La France Avatar
February 26, 2020 at 11:41 AM
Alison, your have penned a lovely poem, well done _Constance
Hodges Avatar
February 26, 2020 at 11:50 AM
Thank you for the complement. It has brightened my morning.
Smith Avatar
February 26, 2020 at 10:57 AM
Some great metaphors Allison, I really enjoyed your write...
Hodges Avatar
February 26, 2020 at 11:02 AM
Thanks Charlie. I'm partial to it as it is about my best friend's and my father's life spirit that still come to visit me when I need them.
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