A Collection of Slumbers
Sometimes it is best
to consign
certain treasures
to secret drawers …
words ..
books ..
sacred artefacts
twigs
strips of old linen
and memories
of past lovers even …
Then leave them
to gather dust
and a fine age patina
but never
ever forget them
and when you
need to feel a pulse
show them sunlight …
Until then tho’
let them sleep
in contented oblivion …