one day i too
may be confined in
this oakwood chest of
ancestral treasures
where the sepia
rests with dust motes
and old letters reveal
at times what we prefer
to conceal
i ponder on
items you may choose
to keep of mine
worth the saving
perhaps the court orders
stamped and sealed
promises made of a path ahead
a settled future
for three entrusted
to our care
or maybe a collection
of my better poems will
find their way in notebooks
thumbed and dog eared
for perusal
though I sincerely hope
you do not feel that grief
that family ghosts bestow
on me when i open
the lid on yesterdays
to ride the waves
of loss rolling in to shore
on the back of memories
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Author:
Cassie58 (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Written after sorting out both my mum and aunt’s personal possessions
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A good write Cassie.
Thank you Orchi. Pleased you enjoyed this poem. Not an easy one to write though. Have a Good Friday.
Liked it . Very good.
Thank you Kevin for stopping by and leaving a comment. Much appreciated.
Vivid and its imagery, I felt as though I was there sorting through the items. I particularly loved the last. To ride the waves of loss rolling into shore on the back of memories
Thank you Soren, I very much appreciate your comments on this poem. Not an easy one to write at the time.
I felt the depth of this. It lead me to wonder what of myself I should leave behind....perhaps not much or nothing? But have I got the will and strength for disposal right now? Thanks Cassie for opening up the question.
Yes, sorting through the possessions of others, does make the mind wonder. Thank you Dave for stopping by and leaving a comment.
So sorry to hear of your losses. A difficult chore to rummage through family treasures and decide on their future. One never knows the degree of meaning they had for the owner. What generally happens is to keep what has meaning for you and offer the rest up to family members.
Your poem built a tragic scene very skillfully, with wonderful wording. Your closing lines were most effective. Loved your poem. - Phil A.
Thank you Phil for your very thoughtful review. This poem was written a couple of years ago now. Your review is valued.
A wonderfully touching
and emotional poem,
thoughts and
feelings poetess!!😢
A collection of your wonderful
poems, will be
saved for sure I'd guess!!!💯👍
Thanks for sharing, loved it!love😍
Best wishes 🍀 🤗 🌹 🐦 Thad
So pleased you enjoyed this poem Thad. Your comments are very generous. Have a lovely day.
This is a heart-felt poem questioning your legacy. I'm sure you will leave wonderful memories in those who were lucky enough to know you.
Thank you David. Your review is encouraging and valued. I appreciate you.
This simply stunning, such imagery and reflection. Beautiful poetry. 🌹 ❤️
Thank you so much Teddy. Pleased you enjoyed the poem. Written a couple of years ago. Have a lovely weekend. 🌹
This will happen to us all Cassie, but not yet.
Andy
Yes, Andy. It will happen to all of us one day, that’s for sure. Many thanks for stopping by. Have a Good Friday.
A fine write. A moving poem, Cassie, with some lovely lines.
Many thanks Tom for your appreciation. All good wishes.
Wow! Really impressed with this one !!great poem Cassie
Thank you Neilton for your kindness. Have a great weekend. Pleased you stopped by.
You have an incredible talent to convey sentiments and emotions utilising poetry Cassie .. I felt every word .. and I'm glad you didn't but rather found inspiration from your recent undertakings .. here, have another of these & with much respect💜
Thank you so much my friend. I appreciate you 💜
love this have just been through possessions
and sorting them its sad to do but has to be done
your poem is beautiful and powerful
nice flow and well written to
your talent is really amazing keep writing
Thank you so much Jim. Painful my friend. I understand that and so do you as you have recently been in that sad situation yourself.
Sophisticated write as is your style.
Thank you John for your nice comment. Have a good day.
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