Unbeautiful Embrace

One size too big

My vintage down jacket

Avocado corduroy

Mustard yellow lining

We call it Ugly Coat

A family favorite from

When coats stood up

To cigarette burns

Or laying on the road

To chain the tires

Collar and sleeves

Still hemlock green

Right handwarmer pocket

Worn through from

A former set of keys

Or whiskey flask

Over-stuffed quilted rows

Guarantee warmth

Like wearing

A parent’s coat

On a wintery day

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