Your Clothes

How can I give away your clothes?

When each piece with you, I chose

I remember when and where each was bought

And the happiness then to you, it brought.

I hold them dear, close to my heart.

They are what remained since your sudden depart.

So how can I give your clothes away?

I want every single piece to stay.

Beautiful memories are engraved in each piece.

I will not give them away, I will not release

I remember every occasion that you wore each shirt,

And reminisce over each dress and skirt.

A priceless treasure you left me to keep,

That warms my heart but makes me weep.

I couldn’t have imagined when we got you a dress,

That one day I will hold it to caress.

Randah R. Hamadeh, Copyright©2011
Written in loving memory of my daughter
Samar Ahmed Al Ansari (4/4/1988-4/9/2006)