The Dress

She bought it Not long after arriving From one of the stores Something for summer It gets very hot Searing heat really It’s cotton A rose pink color With a design Cotton The skirt is flared It’s cool in the heat Comfortable against the skin Every season She pulls it out Though it is old It’s a part of her now She has some others But this is her favorite The age is showing now The color is a bit faded And there are some small holes Nevertheless she loves it Like a security blanket The dress