Your Gray Woolen Shirt

Sometimes we place a special value on things others can't understand!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your Gray Woolen Shirt

 

 

Everytime that I remember you,

I remember your gray woolen shirt;

I think of the times that we, once, knew,

And the times when you gave me your heart.

 

That night was so very cold and frosty;

You wrapped your warm shirt 'round me;

Sometimes, time has passed a century,

But your gray shirt still is here comforting me.

 

Many people don't like the feel of wool,

The material that covers my broken heart;

I use your shirt as a pain killing tool,

That helps me to believe we are not apart.

 

You were as gray and old, as this torn shirt,

But I loved you, up until you were called away;

I never thought that I could feel such hurt;

I'm glad that your old, gray shirt is here to stay.

 

Author's Note

My youngest daughter's father was 13 1/2 years older than myself; the late Dennis Martin Fletterich (03-21-43 to 08-03-09.)

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I absolutely loved this! It reminded me of a favorite song by Mary Chapin Carpenter called This Shirt..."This shirt has silver buttons and a grand old history..." You simply must give it a listen on YouTube...its fabulous! You will definitely relate to it as I did to this wonderful write of yours. (hugs) F.

[Liza]

traces and threads woven into this shirt; bring the old feeling back through this article of clothing...i'm starting to get inspired...thank you for the contest and for writing....and sharing with us.

[Shalini Dinesh (Poet's ..]

Very touching poem, so beautifully written....

[joshua deathdealer]

I absolutely understand...I have an old blue jacket that belonged to my father who passed away in 2000 and I wear it sometimes when I'm missing him..This is very well written and heartfelt..xx

[John Patrick Robbins AK..]

Pure beauthy in this honestly I loved they way you penned this
The style with which you write to me is pure poetry slick fast and hits the heart like a ton of bricks perfect

[SoulCrusader (Yas)]

Some things we do treasure and value, you have portrayed so well here, great work :)

[Richielee]

ahhh the memories, so wonderfullly portrayed here,very well written and very absorbing read : )

[FJ Davis]

It is the thought, sentiment and just plain "invested living," that make this "old, gray shirt" a genuine thing of beauty--as is your lovely poetic tribute.
Heartfelt, truly touching work, Christina.