The Final Song

The Priest talked of your tragic passing
I was unzipping your dress, watching it gracefully fall to the floor
You would be sorely missed
The back of your neck was warm and your nipples came alive
We sang a song where angels long
Your fingers caressed inside and the taste was inviting
Your husband spoke of his love and the pain he felt
I was kissing the bow on your panties, gently teasing them down
The final song, abide with me, abide with me
The teasing became unbearable as you pulled my hair, forcing my tongue inside you
The curtain closed for the final time as tears subside
We exploded and you laughed and cried
The leaving pleasantries were awkward, sorry for our loss maybe misconstrued
You got dressed for the final time, leaving a goodbye gift
I shed a tear outside, your gift drying my eyes
The congregation left to drink to times gone by
Some looked right through me
Some just never knew why…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Jones Avatar
February 29, 2024 at 10:48 PM
Wow! You kept my attention with this engaging write. Good job!
Bell Avatar
March 1, 2024 at 9:29 AM
I have done my job. lol
Kaufman Avatar
February 27, 2024 at 2:20 AM
Hi Paul, I must admit I had to read it twice as I first thought this was some weird man seducing a corpse and got a bit creeped out. A very clever poem Paul the way you got inside this mourners head.
Bell Avatar
February 27, 2024 at 2:28 AM
Lol, Nancy, that's another poem.
Puddifoot Avatar
February 13, 2024 at 12:39 PM
ooh i like this one, a touch of sexy intrigue...
Bell Avatar
February 14, 2024 at 8:08 AM
And it is Valentine's Day, win, win, or loss, loss, depending on how you look at it.
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February 12, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Very clever Paul, I like the way you formatted 2 separate yet very connected poems by alternating every second line, it certainly speaks for itself, unflinchingly written, cheers David
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