Little by little paint fell away from the kitchen wall
Here a warm fire in the stove heated all
Humidity and distance from the heat left it to flake
Neglect and air's torpidity the shine did break
Cold and dingy when not in use
Kitchen from other rooms now a recluse
Door closed to hide slime and grime
A room visited only at dinner time
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sorenbarrett (
Online) - Published: August 13th, 2026 03:14
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I like the quaintness of this piece
Thank you Norman I appreciate your reading it and your comment. Thanks my friend.
The poem beautifully shows how a once-warm and lively kitchen can symbolize a human relationship that has gradually lost its warmth and connection. It slowly becomes cold and neglected, with the peeling paint and grime representing neglect, while the closed door suggests emotional distance and isolation.
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