There you were a sight to behold, <br />quietly sleeping, in shimmering folds. <br />No heart to disturb your precious rest, <br />I left you lying there in a faded red dress. <br /> <br />Dream my darling dream as only you can <br />listen to the song birds, hold them in your hand <br /> <br />I’ll take a walk several blocks away, <br />When I return we’ll start our day. <br />beautiful morning, bright and clear, <br />a glimpse of your shadow mystically near. <br /> <br />Dream my darling dream as only you can <br />Listen to the song birds, hold them in your hand <br /> <br />Your body laid still, no breathing came. <br />Fell to my knees and called out your name. <br />You left me that morning in a faded red dress. <br />Dreams of a future never will be blessed. <br /> <br />Dream my darling dream as only you can <br />Listen to the song birds, hold them in your hand <br /> <br />Now all I have left are the sweet memories, <br />of a beautiful woman, who composed my heart. <br />I cry every night as my hands firmly press, <br />the ruffles so sheer, of that faded red dress. <br /> <br />Dream my darling dream as only you can <br />Listen to the song birds, hold them in your hand.<br /><br />Melvina Germain<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/375-faded-red-dress/
