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Memories on a Hanger

October 19, 2011
By Heiwa BRONZE, Coventry, Other
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Heiwa BRONZE, Coventry, Other
2 articles 0 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I have not failed. I&#039;ve just found 10,000 ways that won&#039;t work.&quot;<br /> - Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931)

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I reach out for you,
For all I have left of you...
A representation of your golden heart,
Your golden smile,
Your life.
A life hung by a hanger,
A lifeless story
Lingering in my memories.

I feel the silky touch of your satin gown,
The only treasure you left me...
I can still smell your favourite perfumes
Buried in the fibres...
You were buried.

I remember when its colour was so vibrant;
The day we met...
Its golden shade was a fitting reflection,
Of your perfection...
It was love at first sight.

And now the colour is gradually fading,
Like you;
Like us.
It's been ripped and frayed and worn out...
But worn.

It was worn by you.

© Chris C., Pequannock, NJ

The author's comments:
This is a piece inspired by a golden dress, which I was shown as a stimulus. I want this to show how precious the time spent with anything is.
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Heiwa BRONZE said...
on Nov. 2 2011 at 4:51 pm
Heiwa BRONZE, Coventry, Other
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&quot;I have not failed. I&#039;ve just found 10,000 ways that won&#039;t work.&quot;<br /> - Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931)

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Thank you! And yes, you never know when you lose something special, so better enjoy it while you have it right?
Brokenness_is_Beautiful SILVER said...
on Nov. 2 2011 at 3:02 pm
Brokenness_is_Beautiful SILVER, Independece, Louisiana
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Life is so ironic to understand fully, it takes sadness to know what is happiness. noise to distinguish silent and a broken heart to find true love.

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This was great. It brought tears to my eyes. *sniffle* You are right we do need to be thankful for the time we have and need to realize how precious it is.