This one just showed up, unbidden, so I had to get it out of my system. Cliché? Derivative? Likely so…

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2023-12-01 D A Ayer

There’s no need worry when you come in late tonight.
I don’t wait up for you any more.
You won’t need to tiptoe or dim the kitchen light.
I’m not there to hear you latch the door.

We once had something pure and I treasure that for sure
but those feelings faded long ago, my dear.
And those aren’t my tears you’re watching gather slowly ‘round your feet.
You know I hear sometimes it rains this time of year.

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