Cold Under the Coat
Cold Under the Coat
Oh my love
how I must have changed
Since we last failed
and so deliciously ..
You never faltered though
or paused or turned
For one final
backward glance did you ..
Nor did you drop one of your
elegant gloves as we passed
in the second hand book store
I know because I checked ..
I checked the next day too
and despite it being summer
and with mercury still climbing
I recall a distinct chill ..
It was the moment the hem of your
dress brushed past my knee
Yes it was then I promised myself
another beard come winter ..
You may laugh, but I have considered
taking up walking with my mandolinĀ
or a meerschaum pipe maybe ..
Perhaps you would notice me then
although I trust my self lessĀ
with you these days
than I once did with nicotine
Which took some quitting too ..
I kept the old green corduroy coat
by the way, but only ever wear it now
In the garden and on special occasions
because you once liked it ..
And becauseĀ it still smells of you
at least I think its you
It could be no one else for sure
Oh my love
how we have both changed
Since failing, and so completely ..
Ā
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Comments
Haven't we all been here...such an underlying yearning and sadness...brilliantly written x
Your consideration of these words is greatly appreciated Marion, many thanks my friend :) x
Hi Neville...I tried commenting on this last night but the gremlins on this site wouldn't let me. So I am hoping it will now. This is a gorgeous piece of poetry, just brilliant. It is always a pleasure to read your works and this is absolutely stunning x
Thanking you kindly has become something of a conditioned reflex .. and it feels so bloomin good BM ....................N x
Gosh Neville how I could relate to the emptiness and lingering love for another who no longer exists in our lives. In fact I use to sit in his hoodie, just to smell him and feel close. That resonated here for me as I read this great piece š
Brilliant my friend š
it seems we have more than just a love of poetry in common .. thank you my fine literary friend .. N :)Ā
really cool write Neville! sorry if I failed to welcome you to Cosmo! I am slow of speech,foot, and thought!................................................................Jim
Hello Jim,
Absolutely no worries sir, none whatsoever.. The very fact you stopped by to consider my recent scribble was indeed most kind though and much appreciated ...................... Neville :)