Lament

The passing of a friend approaches,
One who's long been near my heart.
Incurable!  No treatment options.
I'm heartsick nothing can be done.

Once white, now gray as death's cold skin,
Threadbare, failing fabric sags,
Elastic hangs down like a fringe,
Helpless threads are no support.

I could be spared the pain of loss
If some replacement should arise.
Alas, I fear that won't be true--
Bali bras don't come my size!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Wanter Avatar
August 16, 2017 at 6:33 PM
You got me! LOL
Harris Avatar
August 16, 2017 at 9:22 PM
Looks like I might have gone a TAD too far in mourning. I am happy today! K-Mart had a bra my size!
Pandit Avatar
August 15, 2017 at 5:13 PM
A tribute to Bali bras, this is. A surprising ending Anita.
Harris Avatar
August 15, 2017 at 5:52 PM
A little poetic license on the brand; I liked the alliteration.
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