Dumpster Dive

Meat and potatoes grind
In the dimly lit alleys of my mind
Under the lobster tails and lemon rind
Inside dumpsters filled with refuse enshrined
Childhood demons loosely confined 
Are darkly intertwined
With my dark shadow well defined 
Tagging wall with phrases unkind
They are always there to remind
Memories I’ve tried to leave behind
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 9:32 AM
It is very cold here in Springfield,Ohio today. But I must say your poetry has pulled my heartstrings. Thank you for sharing it Robb. Love, Carol
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November 15, 2010 at 11:24 PM
l love the dumpster metaphor for the memories you dive into, deep write,enjoyed..p.d.
Slaughter Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 9:47 AM
That would definitely be memories to leave behind for sure. Thanks for sharing!
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