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Bin It Instead

Stuck indoors with nowt to do Decided to clear a cupboard or two Now some may call me a hoarder Though to me they’re nostalgic mementos Each one evokes movies inside my head Of the reason I kept it Did not bin instead Like the cork from a bottle of vintage champagne For the life of me now no memory remains Of this special occasion whilst supping the best Now wracking my brains and scratching my head My memory is blank So I bin it instead… A heart shaped beach stone engraved with a kiss from somebody special from someone I miss No clues No ideas as for so many years this heart shaped stone has languished alone From whence did it come I am puzzled I am vexed No clues No markers Come into my head My memory is blank So I bin it instead… Then lastly a seashell from a beach long ago Inside grains of sand trickle over my hand From somebody special From a place far and wide An exotic beach now out of reach I have no clue tears fill my eyes I weep I cry For the life of me I don’t know why What happened to that innocent girl The one with long auburn hair I look all around she's no longer there For now all I see is little ole me With hair of white looking such a fright My mind now slow my body too all muddled all dead inside my head ~ will someone please bin me instead... Written 11th April 2020 Contest Strand Pick 9 Sponsor Brian Strand 1st PLACE

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/16/2020 7:28:00 PM

Beautifully done. A well-deserved win. Made me smile and shows you are in touch with your inner Ann.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/20/2020 2:54:00 PM

Many thanks Caren for your kind encouraging words. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/13/2020 8:24:00 PM

Fascinating profound and sentimental writing that touches one's heart. Excellent my friend Ann. Hugs xxx Take care.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/20/2020 2:55:00 PM

Thank you so much Demetrios for your beautiful words that always lift me my friend. Please keep well and safe. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Winged Warrior

Date: 4/12/2020 9:38:00 PM

Congrats!! on the win my friend...I collect dust older than myself lol...Happy Easter Ann...and best wishes for staying safe...the Wingster :o)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/13/2020 2:30:00 PM

Hahaha thank you for the laughter Wingster and the congrats my friend. Keep well and safe. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/12/2020 6:06:00 PM

I am sentimental and saved too many things too. I enjoyed your poem very much Ann. Congratulations on your first place win! Easter blessings xxoo

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/13/2020 2:28:00 PM

Many thanks dear Connie for your welcome comments and congratulations. Bless you and please keep safe and well dear friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/12/2020 3:00:00 PM

Not a chance, dear friend! Your words are too valuable. Your poems too needed. Their author not replaceable. You have come for such a time as this with your poetic gift! But, that being said - congratulations on your first place win!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/12/2020 3:13:00 PM

Thank you so much for your very kind words Sam, I do appreciate your visit and comments. Please take care in these very uncertain times. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Silent One

Date: 4/12/2020 4:39:00 AM

Lol. just keep them.. no point binning them as there is a lot of rubbish piling up as people are at home... great poem.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/12/2020 5:56:00 AM

Hahaha...yes you are right SO. So pleased you enjoyed my Poem and thanks for your visit. Keep safe and keep well. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison

Date: 4/11/2020 1:33:00 PM

Aww Ann, like you I too have many trinkets and souvenirs that I kept and yet I can't remember where I got them or what special memory they once had. Makes me think I should have labelled them!. I know many are taking the lock down time to de clutter but of course the recycling centers and charity shops are closed ... so I'm keeping mine in the drawer lol:-) Keep well sweet friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/11/2020 4:49:00 PM

Yes, like you I have so much I need to recycle, but at the moment there is nowhere to put it, so here it stays, Haha. Please keep well and safe dearest Jan. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 4/11/2020 1:07:00 PM

My wife and mother-in-law chucked out all my souvenir d'amour decades ago, so my only problem is resisting the instinct to punch out that old man staring me in the face in the mirror every morning! Aloha! Rico

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/11/2020 4:45:00 PM

Hahaha... I know exactly what you mean Rico, who are these old people living in our home? Thank you for your welcome comments and keep well and safe Rico, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/11/2020 10:51:00 AM

I'm a terrible hoarder, a shell, bus ticket, anything because they all tell a story of a happy event. Hope you're well Ann, stay safe and happy Easter. Tom

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/11/2020 4:42:00 PM

Many thanks Tom, good to hear from you and please stay safe and well. Enjoy your Easter with kindest thoughts Ann xx