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Clean Your Room

It was fun 
When I was young.
As I grew older it became more of a chore
That adults will not ignore.
Most of my stuff is attached to my heart strings
I can't keep my eyes from watering.
I simply can't bring myself to put anything on
The outside of my bedroom door
Furthermore
Here's a flash!
My stuff's not trash. It's my stash.
Who knows, if I keep it long enough it could end
Up on some museum floor
Greatly adored for evermore.

Copyright © Bette Bavington | Year Posted 2019

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Phyllis Babcock Date: 11/25/2019 10:47:00 AM Tend to keep only a few precious items. Not one for holding on to things. Nicely written. love phyl Login to Reply Bette Bavington Date: 11/25/2019 10:50:00 AM Thank you. I am glad you liked it. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Lindsay Laurie Date: 11/12/2019 7:01:00 PM G'day Bette … I'm a bit of a hoarder myself, but like you in your verse, what is my stash others class as trash and when my back is turned; the tip becomes my museum, but that makes room to start again - thank you Bette - Lindsay Login to Reply Bette Bavington Date: 11/12/2019 7:17:00 PM I concur. I am glad you liked it.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/10/2019 8:01:00 PM I can really relate to this one. hubbie hates all my junk even when I store it out of sight!! Login to Reply Bette Bavington Date: 11/10/2019 8:15:00 PM I know what you mean. Mine is the same way. Lol.

Arturo Michael Date: 11/10/2019 2:27:00 AM Sensitive Bette...its true for many others too...Nice one Login to Reply Bette Bavington Date: 11/10/2019 4:56:00 AM Yes I am that is what makes me who I am. Glad you liked it. Thank you for the visit.

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 11/9/2019 5:07:00 PM Some things are so hard to part with, they are part of our memoirs, Yet when a room gets clean, it can be such a refreshing . The secret is to know what to throw away and what to keep.xo Login to Reply Bette Bavington Date: 11/9/2019 7:29:00 PM I was taught when I was young when family or friends give you something you take care of it because your never know if it will be the last time you see that person. Since a lot of family, friends and even my child has passed it is nice to have momentos. I have a sentimental bone so everything is precious.