Do you ever remember bits and pieces of books, movies or poems?
Not enough to string together an effective google search
But enough to feel the faint outlines of an emotion
Maybe it was a book you had to read in 5th grade
Something you skimmed just enough to barely pass a quiz
But had changed you in some unknown, imperceptible way
A pall you carried from a long forgotten poem
Which still shades the world a color, a tint
One you’ve so long gotten used to, that you don’t even see it anymore
Having lived so long in a home that was licked by fire, that you no longer smell the ash
A pall you refuse to part with, because you find comfort hiding beneath it
You hold onto these pieces, like charms that once hung from a now broken bracelet
Charms that symbolize something, a connection no longer made
A handwritten letter that references or alludes to things you know nothing of
A letter meant for the person who lived there before you, with no return address
If you knew the sender of the letters, the purchaser of the charms
Maybe you could divine meaning from them
Like dream interpretation, but foolishly forgetting that you are all the participants in your dream
You are that book, that film, that poem…those letters. Those charms. One day I’ll have you figured out.
Wonderful poem Eric 👍🤝 it’s a long time I heard from you !
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I’m really glad you like it! 🙂
It has been a bit of time, but I’m hoping to be on here more often. How have you been?
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I’am fine thank you Erich 😊🤝
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Beautiful. Your poems always have a way of touching my ❤
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You are my gold standard, Donna 😊
If you like and comment, then I know I’ve done something worthwhile ❤️
Thank you 🙏
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*blush-blush* you’re too kind, Erich.
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No pressure in shoring up my self confidence/ego with your wonderful praise/validation! 😉
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Absolutely wonderful poem. Thank you so much for sharing!
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😊 Thank you so much, Sumyanna! I’m very glad you liked it ☺️
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