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Each box holds its secret.
Old memories, dreams that died. 
The sum of every promise-
the dividends and sighs.

Paper, cloth, and pottery-
a postscript of our prime.
Wrapped in yellow newsprint-
the passing of our time.

Clutter from our passions
lay there dead in place.
While ties among the living
die somewhere else in space. 

Written Aug 13, 2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Dietrich Avatar
June 18, 2021 at 9:27 AM
what a great little poem. I came here because I saw it was a trophy win for you. Belated congrats. I am curious. Why have you not posted a poem like for a year now?
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August 27, 2018 at 10:04 PM
A worthy winner for the trophy Francis! Beautiful! Congratulations! : ) Aloha, Connie
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August 29, 2018 at 6:42 AM
Aloha, Connie! Thank you for your kind words! ...Fran
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August 19, 2018 at 1:45 AM
All I could do was sigh and nod my head. A beautiful write Francis..Thanks
Grasso Avatar
August 19, 2018 at 7:50 AM
Thank You, Reta... Fran
Wade Avatar
August 17, 2018 at 6:06 AM
Beautiful and profound, congrats on a well deserved win. Faux
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August 19, 2018 at 7:49 AM
thank you for your kindness, fauxcroft... Fran
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August 16, 2018 at 11:56 PM
Congratulations on your #1 win. Sad but well-written. Enjoyed.
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August 19, 2018 at 7:48 AM
Thank you, Susan... Fran
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August 15, 2018 at 8:31 PM
Congratulations, Francis, on your First Place Trophy win for this beautifully written, sadly nostalgic poem. Sandra
Grasso Avatar
August 19, 2018 at 7:42 AM
Thank you for such kind words, Sandra... Fran
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August 15, 2018 at 12:25 PM
Congratulations Francis. This poem flowed so beautifully for me! My clutter is still lying there, dead too! :)
Grasso Avatar
August 19, 2018 at 7:41 AM
Thank you, Francesca...Fran
Roper Avatar
August 15, 2018 at 9:54 AM
Beautiful imagery, Francis, congratulations on your fantastic win. Eve~`*
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August 15, 2018 at 9:57 AM
Thank you, Eve. ...Fran
Carber Avatar
August 15, 2018 at 8:21 AM
Congrats on your 1st, Francis-- the last stanza is perfect irony!
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August 15, 2018 at 9:48 AM
Thank you, L.J. ...Fran
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August 15, 2018 at 8:00 AM
This little poem is packed with images and truth. Thanks for commenting on my poem; it let me find your work. Congrats on your trophy win.
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August 15, 2018 at 9:47 AM
Thank you, Agnes. ...Fran
Waters Avatar
August 15, 2018 at 3:28 AM
So true, especially the last two lines - a vivid write.
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August 15, 2018 at 6:53 AM
Thank you, Virginia...Fran
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August 14, 2018 at 8:01 PM
I love it. It bids to be reread, a darling piece. Congratulations on your fabulous trophy win! xomo
Grasso Avatar
August 15, 2018 at 6:54 AM
Thank you, Maureen... Fran
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