BEDCLOTHES

my favourite
faded shirt
my tired old
torn denim jeans

that
have aged
along with me

my second skins
as much me
as me

now sit crazily
mixed up stitched up
into a patchwork quilt

that you present to me:
“I went through your wardrobe
& used anything I thought you’d throw out!

.these pieces fitted perfectly!
“Do you like it?
...are you pleased with me? ”

I smile & lie
I am delighted
“It’s such... a lovely...surprise! ”