Goodnight Feather Boa

Arden Gifford

Arden Gifford

goodnight feather boa alone in my purse 
goodnight feather boa may you bear this curse 
goodnight feather boa shedding in the crystal light  
goodnight feather boa creating confidence in my sight 
goodnight feather boa on my red velvet chair 
goodnight feather boa the only way that love is fair
 
goodbye feather boa holding the power no one else will know
goodbye feather boa swaying in the lamplight as the wind blow
goodbye feather boa may you sing till you cry 
goodbye feather boa may you see no other pass by 
goodbye feather boa ordaining my shoulder 
goodbye feather boa never wanting to be any bolder
 
farewell feather boa the last sentiment 
farewell feather boa alone on the cement  
farewell feather boa the icon of my doorway 
farewell feather boa as I turn to clay 
farewell feather boa the only witness 
farewell feather boa understanding my weariness 
farewell feather boa leaving my head. 
farewell feather boa the only one acquainted with the dead. 

A Bronco Story. Submissions are from the Western Michigan University community.

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