Dónall Dempsey - Bedclothes

My favourite faded shirt
my tired old torn denim jeans

that have aged
along with me

my second skins

as much me
as me

now sit crazily
mixed up stitched up
into a patchwork
quilt

that you present to me:

“I went through your wardrobe
& used anything I thought you’d throw out! ”

“...these pieces fitted perfectly! ”

“Do you like it?
...are you pleased with me? ”

I smile & lie
I am delighted

“It’s such a lovely...surprise! ”

Dónall Dempsey

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