Ali Lynn Poet Rhyme

Threadbare Heartache

I was kind enough 
To put your shirt 
In the drawer next to my bed 

But I wish 
I had the strength
To leave it on the floor instead 

I want it to collect dust 
But then that means 
The last few months didn’t matter 

Maybe I should just wear it 
To cover up making 
My heart shatter 

Then you 
Would see pictures 
And think I still care 

Which I don’t 
Want you to know 
So I’ll keep you unaware 

What if I just put it 
On the other side 
Of the bed? 

I won’t hold it 
Like I usually do 
But your cologne is still in my head 

I’ll fold it again 
And put it back in the drawer 
With it cracked 

I’ll sleep on the other side 
Until the thought of you 
No longer makes my heart react

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