no one really knew her

Outstanding write, Faith. I love the matter-of-fact way the narrator relates the story. I'm hoping this is fictional. Because it really had me smiling in places. Albeit, I have a warped sense of humour! Hints of humour in silk dresses being draped "over the tall lovely pines" & "it was anyone's guess / what was on the docket / for the day." The first stanza, of course, is priceless! Love the poem in every way! :)

Carlene

Oh, Carlene!  You are such a sweet lady.  Thank you for your wonderful remarks.  To be honest, this poem is based on a true story I heard when I was just a kid.  I was sure there was a "lesson" in there somewhere until many years later I found there was a poem in there somewhere.  I'm sure I asked what kind of clothes she had and what happened to them, etc.  I was writing about how society judges people they don't even know.  A woman who is somebody's (or maybe lots of somebodies) neighbor who never knew her for one reason or another.  Yes, her clothes were in the trees for everyone to see.  The silk dresses made me think she must have had money but money can't buy you friends.

At any rate, I'm glad you enjoyed my poem with it ironies and all.  And yes, I did aim for a bit of whimsy to lighten up the tragic feel of the story as I remembered it.

Oh, dear, a true story. How tragic, Faith! And yet brought to life so well by you. Vivid imagery in this piece! Very creative! :)

Thank you very much, Carlene.  I never met the lady but I remember very well hearing all of the talk about her.  Even though I was only eight years old at the time, I felt so bad for her.  The story brought back memories of an event that happened several years earlier while I was still living up north.  A lady who lived down the street from us passed away nd no sooner had her body been carried away, people began to flood her house taking whatever they wanted.  I remember asking my mother why they were doing it and she said the woaman had no living relatives.  It didn't make much sense to me and I remember feeling very sad at the time.

Thank you for your lovely compliments on my poem.  They mean a lot to me :)

Faith

Faith, this is the first time I've heard of strangers walking into a home - after the owner's deceased - and taking possessions. Apalling!!

yes, it was appalling and even at such a young age I felt how wrong it was...i never forgot it.

Oh wow! What a tear bringing poem. Once today is gone, so are the chances to know someone.  Not sure if that makes since. :)

Thank you, dear lady.  Yes, you are so right.  This is one thing I was trying to get across in writing the poem.  So, yes, you made perfect sense.

A wonderful real written work Faith :)

Thank you very much, Magdalena.  I always appreciate your feedback :)

Faith

Very good write here, it has the haunted feeling and at the same time doesnt melo drama too much..
Enjoyed the write!

Thank you, Mourganna.  I appreciate your comments so much.

Faith

Gave me the chilly bumps. Nicely done.

Thank you very much, mysteriouslady.  I appreciate your lovely comments.

Faith