Pillow
by Michèle Nardelli
I slept with your pillow last night.
Gently in my arms,
my cheek touching
the cool white cover.
Breathing in
the scent of you
calmed the sea to sleep,
sending little puffs into
my dreaming sails.
Sheets reeled in
as the moon
faded into morning,
my waking heart
found love.
About the Creator
Michèle Nardelli
I write...I suppose, because I always have. Once a journalist, then a PR writer, for the first time I am dabbling in the creative. Now at semi-retirement I am still deciding what might be next.
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Why Black History Matters in America?
The United States of America is celebrating their 250th anniversary in 2026. I'm proud to be an American and as someone who was born here, I wouldn't imagine myself living anywhere else. This is a country where opportunities are possible. Where anyone can be successful in anything they desire to do. Equality, community, and togetherness are the backbones of what America is and should be about. However, we have an administration who wants to erase and disregard those who have made positive, meaningful impacts in our country, specifically Black figures, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Maya Angelou. President Trump and his administration have been constantly complaining and fighting against what they call the "Woke agenda". They use this excuse as a distraction from other issues they refuse to address, such as the high cost of living, climate change, and inflation. That equality is dividing America, when in reality, it's bringing us together. Being woke is not tied to a specific political party. No matter where you stand on the political spectrum, you can still care about other people and their plights. Compassion and empathy for others isn't tied to a political party, either. We were taught as children to treat others the way we want to be treated and not judge others because they're different from us. Caring about others isn't a personal attack on your beliefs. It doesn't make you any less of a person. People who are easily offended over African American figures, past or present, or anything related to it, are grasping at straws. Current and future generations need to know who people like Harriet Tubman and Shirley Chisholm were, especially in the classroom. Black History is part of American History. It should be recognized, not hidden or forgotten. Besides, you can't shield children from everything, just because your feelings are easily hurt.
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I like the comforting feel of this one, and especially the imagery in these lines “calmed the sea to sleep, sending little puffs into my dreaming sails.” Lovely tone in this Michele🤗
Congrats on Top Story!🥳🥳🥳
Congratulations on your top story I think you are right it really works
Love it - Congrats on top story!
I have done this many times, beautiiful
This is just so feather gentle.
simply love it
Love it.
Lovely imagery and economy. Gentling metaphor. A pleasure to read
This is absolutely exquisite!! ❣️💗 Beautiful descriptions, a superb poem.
Stopped by earlier and read leaving a heart. Wasn’t able to leave a comment. Now, I can. Loved it!!!❤️❤️💕 Congratulations on Top Story too!!!
Yay, Congrats, Ms Nardelli! Glad this got Top Story!
Well isn't this just a delightful love poem. Really really loved the elegance and gentleness...that sorta snugness and sense of longing too. I felt it and imagined it all. Well done, Michèle !