box of sea shells

Jon Nakapalau

in my garage

wrapped in newspaper
dated june 9 1972

the last time i think
i swam in the sea

my mother calling
with her command voice of love

get back here
right now

now i remember that day coming home
and wrapping them up

the currency of
a little boy

paid to memory.

  • Author: Jon Nakapalau (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 5th, 2026 18:38
  • Comment from author about the poem: Funny how you find lost things.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 18
  • Users favorite of this poem: Demar Desu
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Comments4

  • sorenbarrett

    We tend to keep what ever we are not used to and a trip to the beach provides many opportunities. Nicely written

  • Demar Desu

    I hope to live as long as you

  • Goldfinch60

    I too have a box of sea shells in my garage Jon, and they too bring back fine memories.

    Andy

  • Vipassana

    lovely



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