Winter Shirt

Augustus

 

Last spring I thought goodbye

My favored winter shirt

One like my Dad once wore

When I was but a squirt.

Today autumn tastes of cold.

Perhaps my shirt I'll wear.

But soon will come that final day

My wife must fold it last away.

 

Augustus / Folsom, LA / November 2016

 

  • Author: Augustus (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 17th, 2016 08:39
  • Comment from author about the poem: Diagnosed last winter with stage 4 cancer.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 49
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Comments6

  • Tony36

    Old clothes are like old friends. You hate to let them go

    • Augustus

      Yea, I have been upset with my wife before when she did a little housecleaning and sent something of mine to a local charity. Thanks for reading and the comment.

      • Tony36

        Welcome

      • Christina8

        I really liked reading your poem but the last two lines were sad because of your diagnosis. I love seeing you here in our little MPS community!

        • Augustus

          Thanks chrissy. It is harder and harder but I'm still kicken.

        • BRIAN & ANGELA

          THANKS "A" ~ Sorry to hear your LIFE is now in the hands of the LORD ~ but despite this your poetry still has its edge. I don't have a wife and I find it hard to decluutter ! Maybe when I get married my wife will do it for me. You are on my prayer list ~ Every Blessing ~ Yoiurs BRIAN

          • Augustus

            I soooooo much appreciate the prayers. The poetry helps keep my mind active. Physically I'm a mess at the moment.

          • WriteBeLight

            Hey Augustus! Like the shirt! I am guilty like your wife...sorry๐Ÿ™‚

            • Augustus

              What is it with you ladies? They are just getting comfee. Thanks.

            • willyweed

              a very poignant poem indeed.
              God bless you brother. peace ww

              • Augustus

                Thanks ww that means a lot.

              • SilentLaugh

                Tears! It reminds me of when I was little. Im only 15 but ya' know ๐Ÿ˜€

                • Augustus

                  It pleases me so that it touched you in some way. Thanks a bunch. Thanks also for taking the time to go back a ways into past weeks to read a poem.



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