My Scarf

My words can say just some, and not the whole,

for though you'll listen closely, I still fear

my words will speak my mind and not my soul

and how then could you ever see things clearly?

I'll try to tell you my dear, my heart.

I'll let loose words of life, and love, and loss.

So when it's time for two like us to part,

these words will keep my heart from getting lost.

Please, when you go, remember what I say

and wrap this 'round your hair, near your ears.

I hope my words will bring you back someday.

This cloth can help to wipe away the tears.

Though it seems you wear it all the while--

Those words are lost; the scarf just fits your style.