Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Ditch the Past

Clean your house out – ditch the past!
Get rid of all that you’ve amassed.
VHS tapes and cassettes,
Toys and trophies – no regrets!

Old TVs with bulging backs,
Books you’ve read (piled up in stacks);
Souvenirs from every tour,
Blinds and shades (passe décor).

Piggy banks and pocketbooks,
Earrings meant for younger looks,
Even bunkbeds not in use
Must be gone – there’s no excuse!

Go through closets, clear each shelf
Of former versions of yourself.
Time to bid these things goodbye;
Make it easy when you die.

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Caren Krutsinger July 7, 2022 at 11:20 PM This made me smile"Earrings meant for younger looks,"

Rico Leffanta July 4, 2022 at 11:16 AM Very well said! I'm all set, with Advance Health Directive on top of the bureau, but laughed at VHS tapes and cassettes, as my daughter does not have players. I do, but have forgotten how to use them! Aloha!

Gershon Wolf July 3, 2022 at 7:21 PM 1,000%. Now, please convince my wife!! This one resonates. Stings a bit. ~ Supply chain back-up in my basement, gw

L Milton Hankins July 3, 2022 at 5:33 PM Oh how I need to do this, Ilene. I'm just too busy doing other things. No excuse! Absolutely no excuse!

Jenna Logan July 3, 2022 at 3:52 PM well, not just in planning for death should we get rid of clutter that's been sitting around collecting dust. I made a haul to the trash bins a few weeks ago. I couldn't believe I'd kept some things that I'd forgotten about. Clean out the drawers and shelves and take out the clothing you've not worn in a year. Good advice, Ilene.