After the ride he put the torn ticket in his pocket and thought of it no more
Twenty five years latter he cleaned his closet throwing the jacket on the floor
Falling out memories of a love that left him at the bus station
Stained by tears after a life of joy, the darkness of night's separation
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a reminder of the past, good write
Thank you Norman for the read and comment it is welcomed with appreciation
most welcome friend
Beautifully crafted. An ordinary object becomes a vessel for decades of forgotten emotion, a deeply relatable experience. It is a touching meditation on how grief can lie dormant for years, waiting for the smallest forgotten object to bring it rushing back. The emotion feels authentic and earned rather than sentimental.
Thanks so much Soheil for your understanding of this poem and interpretation. Your support and encouragement are most appreciated my friend
You are welcome. It is a pleasure to read and reflect on your poems. I look forward to reading more of your beautiful work. Wishing you continued inspiration and joy in your writing.
Again too kind my friend
Good or bad, how quickly can an object instantly take us back to that moment.
One thing I intentionally never do, is return to places that have impacted my life.
You know right off that particular period has gone and the visit just spoils that moment in time.
Thank you Paul for the read and comment. Yes wise advice Paul
I have such used tickets lying around in places hidden from daily view! Some in actual albums to accompany old photos and such. 🙏🕊️
Thank you Cryptic for the read and comment. Your words show you understand completely the poem
Masterpiece
Thank you my friend it is appreciated
Hi Sorenbarret, it's funny how certain things can take you back. For me it's usually music that triggers memories. An enjoyable and relatable piece.
Well written - Syd 🍄
Thank you Syd for the review and comment it is most appreciated
Beautiful. I loved that it was short - the reason being is that the snappy length really added a certain weight and unconscious relatability to that awful snap-like realisation when you come across something that triggers such powerful memories and feelings. Well done
Thank you so much for your read and feedback that is most useful and appreciated
A fine write SB.
Thanks so much Orchi, your support means a great deal
Nostalgia… great write ✍️ my friend
Thank you Sharon for your review and comment it is most valued
It's amazing the Objects you find at the back of a Drawer that revives old Memories.
Nice one.
Thanks so much Kevin for the review and comment it is most important to me
My Pleasure.
The past is never far away from reminding us of loss. Very nicely done.
Thank you so much for the review and comment it means a lot.
Soren, what a touching piece. The passage of twenty-five years makes the rediscovery of that ticket all the more powerful, and the ending carries such quiet heartbreak. Sometimes the smallest keepsakes hold the biggest stories. Wonderful write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thanks so much Tristan for the read and comment my friend it means a lot
Great write, an unscheduled memory to remind us of who we once were.
Thank you so much for that read and understanding comment. Yes and sometimes that reminder is pleasant and sometimes sad
Beautifully written a story of love that had gone bad somewhere in time and it's funny how just one tiny little thing can make you remember the stain that it left in your heart beautifully written I love this
Beautifully written a story of love that had gone bad somewhere in time and it's funny how just one tiny little thing can make you remember the stain that it left in your heart beautifully written I love this
Thank you Joseph for your review and excuse my delayed response having overlooked it in hast and only noticing it when reading another comment from today. I do so much appreciate your reads and comments my friend
I love reading all you right you're stunning writer and I love the way you can articulate words in New directions to make things happen it gives me great ideas thank you for teaching me God bless you ☺️
You are very kind
Short and to the point. Nice one Soren.
Thank you so much Cully for the read and comment it is most appreciated
Seems like a good memory, good one.
Thank you so much for the review and comment Samprikta
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