The Anniversary

by Libby
(York, North Yorkshire, UK)

On any other year
(And every other year)
I’d look forward to this day
Our anniversary.

Wood, Tin, Copper
All quickly gone by
Silk, Leather and Lace
In the wink of an eye.

But we fell asleep
(Both of us did)
And when I woke up
(And smelt the coffee)
There you were gone.

Now papers exchanged
Rings all pulled off
(A bit of a squeeze)
Our home has been sold
Your heart now stone cold.