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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace 
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It Remains on the top shelf in the kitchen cupboard way back, in the back all the way to the left hidden safely away is an old mayonnaise jar the lid is a little dented lip has aged in rust only I know it’s there my private treasure chest but many a time someone has tried to throw it away to be rescued yet again they just see an empty beat up useless container that in the summer of my ninth year I came to own on a hot July Mississippi night for capturing lightening bugs by the light of the moon in the four o’clock beds sleeping cradled in fingers vase for dandelion bouquets frogs with blades of grass a magic rock a time or two boy’s names written in red a whisper of wild wishes full of hopes and dreams protecting my tender tears things go in and come out it has held pieces of my life never has it been empty the ghostly things are plenty it safely carries my secrets and it remains, it remains "I'm so hard to handle |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
A magical jar indeed and you honored it so beautifully here for the services rendered throughout the years. Loved this write much. Keep the jar active! Love, Margherita  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I agree with Margherita! ~ She took the words right out of me   ARCTIC WIND |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms slick.. I have an old "pint" jack dan bottle I tribute along these lines..kewwwwl stuff |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This reminds me of the large seashell I still have from when I was 6 years old. Somebody left it in an old house we rented and I've been carrying it around with me for 59 years now. It has seen a lot of miles. I can still hear the ocean when I put it up to my ear. Are we sentimental or what? I guess that's why I love your poetry so much. Ida |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
1slick_lady - very touching write about secrets kept in a glass jar. BC |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
echoes of the snippets of childhood memories...how delightful |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
I understand that special treasure. Sometimes, the things we treasure, just don't mean anything to anyone else. But, I understand! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Keepsakes such as this that contain a lifetime of memories... they're what make wood, bricks and roof into a home. Absolutely beautiful!! |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
Oh this is utterly beautiful and touching. You really wove a tale with this poem that really speaks volumes to me. Well done. A pleasure to read. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wonderful...James |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I love this....a jar filled with life's most intimate memories and treasures. Wow, I don't think I have anything from age 9 except photos! |
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Callista Member
since 2008-10-05
Posts 63USA |
Fleeting beauty like the glimmer of lightning bug's glow. Cal |
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Yoinn Senior Member
since 2007-08-16
Posts 649Michigan |
What is life but a collection of memories. Very nice. Yoin |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Helen, This is beautiful. I am in love with this poem - so am going to take a break from reading others right now. I just want to savor this poem right now. xoxoxo Alison |
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unboundpoetess Member
since 2008-05-24
Posts 477 |
Love this, my goodness...I have similiar treasures. Adored, H |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Gosh...the memories this brought back...more than that, the feelings...touched me deep it did... j. |
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