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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali 
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In boxes, compartments snug- taped down tight to hush the tug. The "Open Me" I know I'll find- if I'd allow a peek inside... The itchy fingers, I'd fist shut- to prove I am much stronger, but...? I yearn to get that paper-cut. In boxes, lined on walls- stacked up high, in case I fall, and stumble into cardboard pain- to work my heart in savage drain. Others, they hold bliss unbound- Just never lasted, those I've found. Shame in one, disaster's other- The small one there? That's me, asunder... Wedged in tight, behind my sense- lending room for recompense. The silver one? a funny shape- holds pieces of a mother's faith. I dust 'em off to pass the time- Too many boxes, heart of mine! The one of Love? I shake it soft- hands tremble, it's been so long. With tip of toe, I nudge the tape and bid it be the one of Fate. Storage near full, life adds up fast... In boxes- that's how I store my past. Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Ahhh . . . What a very unique way of keeping your past where you can find the one you want to remember easily. That one holding love? Maybe sooner than you think it will smile and beseech you yet again. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
This sounds so much like me. I put my heart in a box about 4 years ago and labeled it “Don not open, EVER!!! Oh, I heard the thing rattle in there once or twice, but never gave it too much thought, for I had hidden that box in a deep dark closet where I knew no one would ever find it. Shows you what I knew. When it's right you'll know it. Love the line, “and bid it be the one of Fate.” So many people settle for MR. or Mrs. Right Now these days, instead of holding out for Mr. or Mrs. Right. I've always been drawn to thinking love should be eternal. The hopeless romantic in me I suppose. Love your “vulnerable” side. Happy, and shocked, to see it here. Michael |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
This is wonderful!! It is a blessing to have your past and present in order enough to have a clue what is in your boxes and to be at peace with them. Your boxes are heart warming, mine are a nightmare. Thank you for sharing yours. ~L |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Jerry- then I shall grant you the crystal ball dear, ty! Michael, Michael...ssshhh! words gets out and I'll be ruined  I am without a shell these days but hangin' tight to my claws! and I rather enjoy that romantic side of you darlin', ty for warmin' my pageLori- You are so funny gal, you don't really wanna know about the state of affairs *inside* the boxes.lol ty fer poppin' in! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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jjote Senior Member
since 2002-12-25
Posts 1088Ontario, Canada |
This is a very imaginative way to store memories in boxes, opening them in some future time at will. Right now, I'm in the midst of actually sorting, discarding, and storing stuff as I prepare to move to another place. It's difficult to hurry this task as each piece carries with it memories I am loathe to put away even in imaginary boxes. Thanks for sharing. |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
jjote- grins and good luck with your move, you are preachin' to an emotional pack-rat here! Just moved in March myself...and I'd been at the packing long before x-mas.  ty! ~d Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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