Suddenly

On a shelf he found a box

he didn't know was there,

when he opened the box

out fell a lock of hair.

Inside the box was a letter

on which he found his name,

carefully opening the letter

knowing from whom it came.

He slowly read precious words

written by his dear wife

expressing her love for him,

before departing her earthly life.

After wiping tears from his eyes

he held the lock of hair in his hand,

suddenly he realized he wasn't alone,

something only he could understand.

Ralph L. Clark ©

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