The laughter is silenced
and the clothes hung out
on the drying rack
for all the neighbors to see from the porch
have been packed away.
And I cried for you.
The dishes lined along the sink
have been washed and dried
and put back into their dark home
in the cupboard
where they wait for their single use.
And I cried for you.
The nights are quiet
and the Dominoes and cards
are no longer spread out
on the dining room table
ready for a late night game.
And I cried for you.
The kisses are resting
firmly on the cheeks of loved ones
who are closing their eyes tonight
on another continent
after catching up on the last seven years.
And I cried for you.
and the clothes hung out
on the drying rack
for all the neighbors to see from the porch
have been packed away.
And I cried for you.
The dishes lined along the sink
have been washed and dried
and put back into their dark home
in the cupboard
where they wait for their single use.
And I cried for you.
The nights are quiet
and the Dominoes and cards
are no longer spread out
on the dining room table
ready for a late night game.
And I cried for you.
The kisses are resting
firmly on the cheeks of loved ones
who are closing their eyes tonight
on another continent
after catching up on the last seven years.
And I cried for you.
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