A jacket in my closet

All that's left to hold

me

When I feel I need you near

is

A jacket in my closet

the

One you use to wear

 

The rusty color reminds of your eyes so brown

A torn and empty pocket where your Marlboro's use to be

As I slip it on my shoulders and place my arms into the sleeves

I make believe you are still here and hugging me

It's times like these I ask the Lord why did you have to leave

Teardrops slowly trickle down my cheeks in disbelief

That I am now a lonely widow with no one to call my own

 

All that's left to hold

me

When I feel I need you near

is

A jacket in my closet

the

One you use to wear

 

 

 

Reviews

[Natalie C]

Aww Debileah this is such a fragile piece, where you made your feelings very clear to the world.
Beautiful, simply beautiful. Just keep on writing, one day the pain will subside and as all the rest, you will survive life's greatest heartache!

[George Love]

You express your feelings very well. Excellent work.

[Valentine]

This reminds me of when my father passed away.My mom was blind and refused to leave her home so the kids took turns being with her..She hung onto my dads coat like she did when they went shopping..He told her in the store what aisle they were on and if she wanted anything there just dsay so..I took home to Arkansas a flannel shirt and wore it so much I wqore it out..but I felt his arms were around me..Time eases the pain of losing a loved one but you never forget them..God bless..Valentine

[Beautifully Tragic xPoe..]

A tender, hearftfelt write, debileah. Sometimes their posessions make it seem like their still with us.


Great Write.

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This is so filled with tender sorrow and endless pain. You have expressed yourself well.