To my Elderly Sofa
Old faded friend
so few days now till
a dark green usurper
appears in the hall
in a waft of fresh leather.
You've known us intimately
offered constant support
(at least until recently)
bed for sick children
rainy-day trampoline
secret siestas
furtive embraces
I salute your discretion
as I fill in the form for
Large Item Disposal.
Chrissie Williams, July 2004