Day After

I sniffle
My tears trickling from my nostrils
Buried deep in a humble pillow
That will take almost anything now.
The black casing
Faded to brown and coated with cat
Has been soiled by your smoky stench
But blessed with two strands of brassy hair.
These were removed
And put away in a zip-lock bag
So all that remains is your scent and a drool stain.
This is the only way I can be with you tonight.

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