Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

A Not-So-Fine Line

There’s a not-so-fine line
Between antiques and junk.
Some objects of “value”
A pro may debunk.

While others, so old
They are covered in rust,
Seem worthless, so passing
Them over’s a must.

Still, it can be fun
Checking out all the wares 
At various flea markets,
Shops, booths and fairs.

It takes a keen eye
To uncover some treasure,
But poking around
Brings a “Look at this!” pleasure.

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Caren Krutsinger September 28, 2022 at 10:09 AM This is so true! "There’s a not-so-fine line Between antiques and junk."

Rico Leffanta September 13, 2022 at 11:05 AM Enjoyed your poem and Vickey's response! Aloha!

Vickey Rhymer September 13, 2022 at 9:11 AM Ilene ,as a recovering hoarder everyone's junk was my treasure.PS.Tell Mr.Flood I have the remainder to his matching set and am open to negotiating a fair price.In your role as middle woman you will receive part of the scratch.Enjoyed.

Terry Flood September 13, 2022 at 6:21 AM I went to a flea market once, bought six fleas and they turned out to be a matching set… RESULT! Over here we have Boot (trunk) sales. I like mooching around them but nowadays… it is mostly junk… and few boots. ;-) Terry

Jim Slaughter September 12, 2022 at 2:01 PM One of the things I miss most about not being able to do so regularly since the pandemic began is going to flea markets. But I'm not sure I ever considered whether something was "treasure" or "junk", or even who the previous owner may have been. Each and every item I inspected was a rare find to me. This one really hits home, Ilene.

L Milton Hankins September 12, 2022 at 1:15 PM Ah, it does, indeed, Ilene. I love yard sales, flea markets, etc. Recently I paid $25 for a Murano vase at a yard sale that is valued at between $80-100. You just never know what you'll run across...but you must be "in the know," of course. Good one.