The widow sits In his overstuffed chair Knowing of his No return Hoping for one last Smell of the Day's sweat Mixed with shaving Lotion Accepting the faintest Hint of work gone by But tears wash away All memories Laying back with Aching legs Remembering days Gone by Eyes burning from Salty tears Ready to nod off The dog reminds you It's time to walk
Last night I was talking to my friend About someone who died long ago