The Little Black Dress

I retired my little black dress today.
It served me well.
For many years.
It attended a lovely Christmas party
at a fancy hotel.
It went to my first comedy competition.
It took a boyfriend out for a birthday dinner.
It worked concessions at the inaugural LOC show.
That dress was a part of the happiest moment in my life -
my first paying gig;
And the saddest -
the funeral of my very good friend.
I folded it neatly and tucked it away,
with the handkerchief I used when I said goodbye.
It served me well.
It's too big for me now anyway.