where kisses fell

take the stamp
but leave the letter
take my life – let memories lie
burn my hair
but save the ribbon
tied to every dream gone by
a worthless check -
you can have the money
but leave the stones along the gate
save the barn
but take the whiskey
longing born of summer fate
what of me is worth the keeping
I’ll decide what makes the grade
simple truths cannot be stolen
bitter luck of choices made
turn the lights
and break the lantern
was not for me its failing light
take the dress
but spare the denim
a pair of blues – to fit just right
keep my rings -
keep my locket
but leave the place where kisses fell
take of all – the smallest treasure
what matters most –
you couldn’t tell

take the stamp
but leave the letter
take my life – let memories lie