Sorting through
handkerchiefs,
sweaters and
hats,
war time
correspondence,
linens and
scarves.
Ironing pillow slips,
the smell of perfume,
suspenders, and
medals,
silver and
glass.
Baseballs with
scuff marks
grade cards with
C’s,
cribbage boards
and erector sets
nails and tacks.
Wooden checkers
and wooden rosaries,
German missals
in a safe,
mink stoles
wrapped in newspaper
love notes
written in haste.
Non omnis moriar
says an
ancestor’s note,
but steam rises
off the board like
mist off the
lake
and unanswered
questions
drift off in
space.
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9 comments:
Ah, I can practically feel that steam rising... this is terrifically tactile, Yvonne. So real, I appreciate it.
A beautiful list, like "The Things They Carried." I imagined you ironing those old handkerchiefs with the steam from the iron rising and disappearing into vapor.
Perfect title and comforting contents
Enjoyed… Have been recently doing the same with collections after endings. The accumulate history of significance, less significant as replaced by newer significance, all significant again when viewed at the end.
This is great! Family treasures for sure.
Such mementos have a lot of tales to tell!
Looks like you discovered a treasure trove of inspiration for poetry!
I enjoyed reading this, well done. I love poetry, it's a great way to express yourself.
Thank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.
Thanks everyone. I appreciate each and every thought and comment and the inspiring feedback.
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