The day wore your smile today
She crawled up on me to
remind me of why I fell for you
What a beautiful serpent she
was
She wore your scent
that every blow from the wind
led me to my home that is in you
only you won't let me in
so I slid the letter chanting
my remorse under your door
She wore your big arms
that I ran to her, banged my
broken self against her bosom
only she didn't hold me the
way that you do
so I crumbled at her watch
She spoke in tones that
resembled your voice
that I left a million voice
notes on your recorder
hoping you'd dial my number
even by mistake
The day wore your smile today
© S Phohleli 2012