Excellent picture this club entry Keeping a Place Warm by dragonpoet

See my little hand keeping the pane warm It's here every morning of every day Hoping to match your hand's form Since that day you went away. Like each morn you left through the door But each afternoon you came back Hung up you coat, left your shoes on the floor And kisses and hugs I never lacked, So I don't understand what changed your mind, Why you didn't return and left mom to cry So I leave my hand print to remind You that if you give it a try You can once again warm this window With your large hand and turn the knob. I won't be half an orphan, mom half a widow And we will no longer have to sob. We've looked at the places you've been But the police say you're missing Mom and I pray to find you safe and again We can return to hugging and kissing Recognized Author Notes This is not autobiographical. It is just what I feel a young child would feel if a father went missing

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