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- the Dust of Memories -

When roof beams have stored old suitcases
and collected dust through generations
Timeless quality genuine leather, with respect for craft
// The faithful suitcase was packed 


They hide secrets about unknown journeys
With salt water in the blood vessels, aboard on the steamship
Smell of pipe tobacco and salted fish in barrels
// The faithful suitcase was packed 


Throw the anchor, arranged with ropes and the steam engine
Check the wind and the weather ... the fog is coming
They suppressed fear and headed for the open sea
// The faithful suitcase was packed


What do you have in your luggage
An antelope that was caught with lasso ?
A collection of old love poems ... words from heart
There and then, life was more important than gold
// The faithful suitcase was packed






27.01.2020
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Phyllis Babcock Date: 1/29/2020 3:43:00 PM Have one of those suitcases with my poems in it. Given by a friend to keep my papers together. Often we find treasures we forgot we put in them. Nicely written. love phyl Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/30/2020 3:11:00 AM - An exciting suitcase, dear Phyllis :) - Many thanks for visiting and lovely comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 1/29/2020 12:44:00 PM Such good penning Anne-Lise, it's amazing what riches a suitcase can bring. Trust all well with you, Blessings,Gordon Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/30/2020 3:10:00 AM - Many thanks for visiting and lovely comments, Gordon :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 1/29/2020 1:43:00 AM What a beautiful topic you chose to write about dear soul sister, there would be gems in that suitcase, or any one like it, that was packed faithfully and lovingly, so dusty and an old leathery look, mystery's divulged. Love it, Kudos my friend. Blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/29/2020 3:19:00 AM - An old suitcase can be exciting ... we don't know the content ... :) - Many thanks for your valuable comments, my friend Jenny :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/28/2020 9:36:00 PM Enjoyable.i want to give thought to what my suitcase is packed with. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/29/2020 3:17:00 AM - Many thanks Kim, for visiting and your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Abdullah Alhemaidy Date: 1/28/2020 1:00:00 AM A gem poem of yours, wonderful read. Have a wonderful time. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/28/2020 8:28:00 AM - A little look back in time, Abdullah :) - Many thanks for your valuable comments, my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Adams Date: 1/27/2020 7:19:00 PM i like the train of your thoughts... we all have those little things we hold on to that mean something to us, but when we are gone they let others see to the importance of what we packed away... beautiful expression...i love this... hugs Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/28/2020 8:27:00 AM - Not memories of great value in currency ... but, memories that mean a lot to those who own them :) - Many thanks for your valuable comments, my friend Sandra:) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ilene Bauer Date: 1/27/2020 4:01:00 PM beautifully written, anne-lise! the picture is a perfect match, as well... Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/28/2020 8:24:00 AM - A suitcase can contain many memories, Ilene ... many thanks for your valuable comments, my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Chris Green Date: 1/27/2020 3:57:00 PM Wow, this was amazing my friend. Our lives packed away for another to find when we are gone...what will it say about us. This was really good. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/28/2020 8:23:00 AM - Memories that turn into dust ... travel that was a big thing in life ... a life's journey ... many thanks for your valuable comments, my friend Chris :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 1/27/2020 2:30:00 PM Nostalgia of times , people and lives gone! A masterpiece of a writing my dearest, Anne-Lise. Hugs xxx Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/28/2020 8:19:00 AM - A journey that was forgotten many, many years ago ... many thanks for your valuable comments, my friend Demetrios :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)