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Missing

Missing

An empty pillow
she awakens to absence
one of many days
never to feel his warm touch
a kiss shared only in dreams...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
December 1, 2011 at 9:54 PM
I really like this. Two great tanka in a row!!
Babcock Avatar
November 30, 2011 at 3:18 PM
Lonely when you have no one to share a pillow or a kiss with. Missing that special warmth. Great poem Shar. love phyl
Maverick Avatar
November 14, 2011 at 3:43 PM
Enjoyed this write Sharon, (how are you..?
Fraser Avatar
November 6, 2011 at 7:21 AM
A lonely place to be is beside an empty pillow. Especially that of a lost loved one Sharon. Tender writing indeed, and so touching :)
Anish Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 6:54 PM
"to sleep - perchance to dream - ay there's the rub." Your poems evokes the Bards words. Peace and Blessings Matthew Anish
Mehta Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 7:13 PM
Lovely feelings of loss expressed well, Sharon
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