Relics of the lost

sorenbarrett

Scales of gray spill over aging hours of a waning day
Descending clouds, blur, a fading edge of realities photograph
Smoky ash colored fog leaves grainy images in a wintry feel of time
In mist of the eye the world dissolves, blindness falls
A memory folded to be put away, bent corners of another day
Deteriorated bits of today, the past long missed, now so tenderly kissed
To be stored, till tomorrow's dawn, in a dusty drawer
Where only the mind has the key

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  • arqios

    And a key that is employed prudently gets the results that benefit 🙏🏻🕊

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks Cryptic there are many scratches around that keyhole. Appreciate the read and kind words as always they are most valued.

      • arqios

        Would that mean its often usage, I wonder! 🙏🏻🕊

        • sorenbarrett

          Could be that or drunken state of the keyholder

          • arqios

            That would also do it! Bug bear: scratched keyhole, specially on the car door and ignition grrr… lol 🙏🏻

          • David Wakeling

            This is wonderful. So poetic and filled with inspiring lines. Very enjoyable to read.

            • sorenbarrett

              Thanks for the read and most kind words of support they are most important

            • Poetic Licence

              Sometimes there are so many relics tucked away we can't find all the keys, some great lines in this enjoyable read

              • sorenbarrett

                Thanks so true some keys are lost and when found may not want to be used. Appreciate the read and kind words of comment

                • Poetic Licence

                  You are very welcome

                • Teddy.15

                  Where only the mind has the key, how very poetic and a beautiful creative way to say it, ah, the mind, each and everyone unique and as a population world wide there's quite a few. I think there is an infinity of things to learn about the mind, and we each have to embrace our own, but we must also consider others, up most beauty in this. 🌹 Empathy compassion and self awareness it's all in here. 🌹

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you my poetic friend for the encouragement. Almost didn't post this one because felt it was not up to par but appreciate the encouraging words

                    • Teddy.15

                      Up to par? When one says I would look fabulous in a black bag I say to you dear modest Poet so would you. Take a bow because my friend along with your very oura there is an infinity of learning and wisdom and creativity in pictures. 🌹 No I'm not drunk I'm just humbled and honoured. 🌹

                    • orchidee

                      Good write SB. Can I put KP in a dusty drawer - or cupboard - and throw away the key?! lol

                      • sorenbarrett

                        You could but you wouldn't be able to sleep for the racquet of her curses and beating on the inside of the drawer with her fists. Thanks for the read and comment my friend

                        • orchidee

                          LOL.

                        • Friendship

                          Nice One Soren

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thanks so much appreciate it

                          • Salvia.S

                            Beautiful, nostalgic, and thought-provoking poetry. Well written!

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thank you so much Salvia for the read and most kind comment

                            • Bloomingdale

                              This is really deep❤️

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thank you for your read and most kind words of comment they are appreciated

                              • aDarkerMind

                                as good as you have ever written Soren.
                                in the mist of the eye the world dissolves.....
                                every line took me.
                                another to favour my friend.

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Your kind words are moving Melvin. As I told Teddy I hesitated to include this one feeling it was not worthy of posting. Your and her words are most encouraging and supportive Thank you

                                  • aDarkerMind

                                    never doubt your talent Soren....
                                    I for one will not!

                                  • Thomas W Case

                                    Tremendous imagery.

                                    • sorenbarrett

                                      Thank you so much Thomas your word are immensely valued

                                    • Tony36

                                      Excellent write

                                      • sorenbarrett

                                        Thank you Tony

                                        • Tony36

                                          You're welcome

                                        • Neville

                                          There is so much here to ponder and dwell on .. but for me, perhaps the most encouraging and enlightening thing is that so many of us who write on a regular basis imagine the same and such similar things and variously weave them into our daily offerings.. Note to self go check on box of loose photos asap .. N

                                        • Neville

                                        • Goldfinch60

                                          Tomorrows dawn will bring the light for those memories to be remembered soren.

                                          Andy

                                          • sorenbarrett

                                            Thanks Andy for the encouraging words and read

                                          • whats write for me

                                            Excellent prose, dark tinged memory.

                                            • sorenbarrett

                                              Thanks so much for the read my friend and I appreciate your words of support

                                            • Emile Dubois

                                              Beautiful, I guess even in dementia the mind has the key, and yet one is sadly lost to oneself. Thanks for a stimulating read

                                              • sorenbarrett

                                                Thank you so much for the read and comment it is most important to me



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