Inanimate Thoughts

Our car must wonder why the heck
It isn’t being used.
Cosmetics in my make-up drawer
Are equally confused.

My pocketbook forlornly sits,
Sure it’s been left behind.
My brand-new jumpsuit in the closet’s
Crowded and confined.

My MetroCard and cash are tucked
Inside my wallet’s folds,
Perplexed at never leaving,
Stuck inside their stuffy holds.

I must be going crazy
Thinking ‘bout these lifeless things
But when boredom is the way of life,
Some merriment it brings.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Krutsinger Avatar
April 29, 2020 at 6:20 AM
You brought me some merriment with this poem Ilene.
Hicks Avatar
April 27, 2020 at 2:36 AM
Reminds me of that meme I read the other day ... it showed a guy rolling around on a floor of money and the caption read: "Car Insurance Companies Right Now". LOL. It's amazing all the little objects one uses through out the day without even giving a second thought (well ... until now, that is). Thanks for the chuckles, Ilene.
Macfarlane Avatar
April 22, 2020 at 8:01 PM
Smiling, this is awesome!! Love it. Hugs
Leffanta Avatar
April 21, 2020 at 2:55 PM
No longer inanimate as you have breathed life in to them! Well done! The birds outside your window are equally confused and must now re-learn how to feed themselves! Aloha! Rico
Proxenos Avatar
April 21, 2020 at 12:37 PM
Thank goodness for Poetry Soup Ilene - i really love your poem - down to earth, things we all think about now that we have so much time on our hands. Well penned. Blessings, Jennifer.
Johnson Avatar
April 21, 2020 at 11:28 AM
The very epitome of poetry. Allowing us to write just what the h... we want. :) lol Hope you're staying safe and healthy. <3 :)
Wolf Avatar
April 20, 2020 at 8:23 PM
Your last stanza is SO FUNNY!... We're all a bit daffy at this point methinks. Do you line up outside the supermarket to enter yet? --- Waited 30 minutes today for the 'privilege' of going grocery shopping. Hah! Has it really come to this?! LOL. Shades of the Depression. :) gw
Watt Avatar
April 20, 2020 at 4:56 PM
So thankful for the merriment you bring, Ilene! You have found your COVID calling. My wife's Easter dress is hanging in her closet saying "Ok, fine! You bought me just to hang in the dark?" Thanks for the smiles, my friend.
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April 20, 2020 at 4:18 PM
You do make me smile :))))) Love this! Keep well, xomo
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