Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

I Will Keep You Forever

You were discovered inside a white Bible on a summers day
brown as a dead hen with a chicken neck
crumbling too, brittle, all your water gone
oh Grandma what is it? I had to think for a second.
you are a reminder of a time when I was not anyone's grandma
I saw you sneering at me and I smiled with affection.
you were the first flower I had not gotten from Daddy and Mommy.
I will keep you safely inside this Bible forever my love.
Remembering how nervous was the boy who handed you to me.

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Gershon Wolf May 23, 2021 at 8:10 PM You truly brought that withered flower back to live, Caren. Bravo. Better than Dr. Heidegger, you are! ~ Ponce de Leon Caren Krutsinger May 24, 2021 at 10:08 AM Thank you Gershon. I appreciate it

Sotto Poet May 22, 2021 at 11:55 AM I found this poem entertaining; as I read through this poem, I realized many nuances to be found within it. beautiful poetry Caren Krutsinger May 23, 2021 at 7:31 AM Thank you Lasaad. I appreciate it.

L Milton Hankins May 22, 2021 at 9:14 AM Stunningly creative write, Caren. Caren Krutsinger May 23, 2021 at 7:31 AM I take a bow before Trixie runs up and slaps me in the head.

Kim Rodrigues May 22, 2021 at 3:51 AM A lovely write, Caren! I remember making orange cupcakes for my school event and it made my day when the boy I liked loved eating one. :) smiles for the innocent days of childhood Caren Krutsinger May 23, 2021 at 7:31 AM I like remembering these innocent times.

Beata Agustin May 22, 2021 at 3:45 AM Thanks for sharing this... evoking nostalgic feelings. Delighted am I especially with the last line. Thanks likewise for your uplifting comments. God bless you. Caren Krutsinger May 23, 2021 at 7:31 AM Thank you so much Beata.