Red

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RED

I didn’t weep all night because you weren’t there,
because you didn’t kiss me softly on chest bare,
turn around and wink as you walked out the door
I didn’t sleep at all
Dreams floating in the atmosphere
Grasping for more
I didn’t see you in the morning brushing your hair
Wisps of red remnants on white linen sheets
I didn’t hold each one gently in my palm,
wrap them safely in tissue the way I’ve always done
Hide them in my treasure box
The one I keep for you,
with my queen of hearts, beads and balm
or read the daily news: TheMorning Issue,
eat, or drink my cup of tea
Through swollen eyes I couldn’t see

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