It Was All About the Sheets

I remember organdy curtains swaying
Over our old double bed, 
Made up with sheets fresh from the line,
Full of the perfumes of fresh air and ivory.

I remember the puff pillows, a wedding present, 
White with cases like the sheets where
I laid my head close to your own
When we decided to sleep.

I remember the little clock radio,
Its news starting your day, 
I made you a cup of coffee and eggs
And sent you on your way.

You, you left me with my solitude,
Filled with memories of the night.
Of organdy curtains swaying;
But it was all about the sheets.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 9/15/2018 3:49:00 PM
Little things bring storms of rain from early befriended pains and, to me, little things turn bittersweet as more time leave so much behind. This is tender, sweet and touching. Me thinks you are a feeler! Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Date: 9/10/2018 12:06:00 PM
A Beautiful write of a simpler time. Such sadness tinted by the joys of our memories. Wonderful peice Sunlight Wanter.
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Date: 9/8/2018 12:46:00 PM
Very comforting poetry my friend...love & sheets...^WW^
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Date: 9/8/2018 6:43:00 AM
WOW! I enjoyed reading your poem taking a walk through sweet memory lane. It is elegant in its simplicity, SW.
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Date: 9/7/2018 10:20:00 PM
The tender beauty of sweet 'memories of the night' moves me with its poignancy.. the emotional intimacy of your haunting poem stirs my heart, Sunlite. Superb poetry, love your last line! Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 9/7/2018 4:07:00 PM
Hello Sunlite, Thanks for your recent comments on a couple of my poems. The metaphor you've developed here in your verse "It Was All About the Sheets" is very well-done, and a wonderful pleasure to read. Best Wishes, Gary
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Date: 9/7/2018 3:19:00 PM
Oh wow. Well written Sunlite!
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