Discarded In Summer

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Was I too much?

Too close?

Too heavy?

I still remember last winter 

When your fingers clutched me

The dark mornings 

When you couldn't let me go

I cradled you 

In a cocoon of quiet warmth 

I was the guardian of your shivers

And Now?

You toss me into the abyss

I lie waiting here in silence 

Suffocating in mothballs 

While the sun mocks me

But I know seasons turn 

When the chill creeps back in

Through your bones

You'll remember me

And I?

I'll forgive you 

Because warmth always does

- Your Heartbroken 10 Tog Duvet x

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Ruth O'Reilly

Tue 12th Aug 2025 13:44

Aww Thanks so much Nigel - It means a lot that you think my writing is good 🥰 I am trying to make more time for writing creatively so I will try to post here more often!

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Nigel Astell

Tue 12th Aug 2025 01:03

I like this so much Ruth because of the effect of the last line of your poem.
I think the Gotcha effect works so well I am hoping you put some more poems on because all of your writing is so good.
😎x

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Ruth O'Reilly

Sat 9th Aug 2025 19:54

Ha ha Thank you for reading Nigel - Glad you enjoyed it. I just liked the idea of having a punch line to suprise at the end - the 'Gotcha' effect 😁 x

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Nigel Astell

Sat 9th Aug 2025 11:29

Love this so much Ruth at first you are thinking of a lost lover someone that meant so much to you.
Perhaps something or someone has reminded you of this lost romantic love affair.
This last line is the part I love - - - only because I still think you have covered up the real meaning of your poem.
Now you can snuggle up tight x

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