Knitted and Neat

You were the mist in the dewy morn

Drizzle in the city I was born

Steamy tea, brews and broth

Maple syrup, nutmeg and acorn

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You were the crisp in the orange leaves

waltzing on the streets

the pumpkin spice and the frail twigs

apple bite, candle spark and cinnamon twist

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Cuddle under blanket soft

café in the corner vintage shop

purring cats and old blues

cosy cabin in the woods

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Roast chestnuts and hot chocolate mug

Christmas lights and fireplace rug

Snowflake glittered pine

crackling cold and mulled wine

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Now in guilt I churn and turn...

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This skin of yours

I slowly learn how to caress

How to feel and nest

New vessel, sweet old scent

Honey glazed and oak built

Borrowed yet destined

It clothes my naked soul

Sweater for now that you're gone

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This skin of yours I had

Before our dreams went bad

To cherish and to hold

Frankincense, myrrh and gold

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Pilgrim on your neck

On my knees to pray and beg

Sacred shrine

Bestowed and mine

Ether and dream

The comfort I wished to die in

Now you're gone

Before we are old

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Still this skin of mine persists

This skin you sent I shall not resist

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⚜ For my late husband.

⚜ Pictures are selected and combined in a collage to capture the aesthetic imagery and symbolism of the poem.

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