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I have an old gray button up shirt Like the cowboys wear with rugged jeans It fits big and covers me up completely So that I feel like I’m living uniquely I love this old shirt that cost a pretty penny Because I purchased her at a magazine with plenty Of beautiful pieces to match and select I chose her on the part that I like best Her ability to cover my upper body fully So that I don’t have a need to feel unworthy Because of my chubbiness or lack of flair for flirting This one piece of clothing makes me feel assurance I love her pockets on the front that seem so enduring And give me a place to put my smokes even though I quit them in 2013 before I met my ex-husband That smoker who will never quit – the alcoholic I split up from him but didn’t let my shirt go with him He liked it and if he’s had his way, he’d have took her with him But I can only say – he’s gone and my shirt has stayed She’s will me til my dying day or hers, whichever comes first

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 11/15/2019 4:40:00 AM
What a story. Life, hey. Good luck and kind wishes, Kai
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Date: 11/13/2019 5:47:00 PM
Hello Regina … there are things in life that we get attached to and nothing can come between us. I did enjoy your poetic tale Regina - Lindsay
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Date: 11/12/2019 8:27:00 PM
Very entertaining poem, Gina. Enjoyed it.
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