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There are times when a person comes into our life, and reaches the deepest part of us, without us really ever even knowing it...until it is too late. That relationship is to be cherished like a rare jewel, a warm spring day, the first breathe after a restful sleep, or even having all your buttons in place.

Button

 

From the closet I withdrew,
  my most favorite sweater - like new,
over my shoulders I placed it on,
  then noticed something was gone.

Beginning at the bottom,
  I buttoned on-by-one,
there still was a draft,
  even when I was done.

Something was just not right,
  couldn't tell what was amiss,
there were only five buttons,
  only one did I miss.

Gone, no more daily paper,
  last one, not another wafer,
snowflakes turned to light shower,
  bare stalk, now barely a flower.

As a button lost off a dress,
  these things would I miss,
the gaze from your eye,
  the gently sweet taste of your kiss.

Only one that is missing,
  one buttonhole left incomplete,
an echo through a deep chasm,
  no reply, just a repeat.

I could sew on another,
  but that just wouldn't be,
a suitable replacement,
  or who you are to me.
© 2003 Randolph D. Brown, Jr.,

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Crush commented on Button

09-25-2012

all i can say is that, i will be back to read more of YOU ! very wonderful stuff so far. thanks for sharing.

Isaiahjanae commented on Button

02-04-2010

I tremendously enjoy how you take the time to write a Poem Commentary. Your presentation of them poem, makes to me the poem = much more interesting. I truly LOVE this poem and think it should WIN the contest !!! Love, me

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