Junk In the Attic

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"garbage in, garbage out...sometimes you gotta clean out the mental closet"_ quote by poet



junk
in the attic 
of the mind,
lingering on;
gradually 
gathering dust.
cumbersome junk 
of tossed aside woes
piling up;
steadily
ballooning
into a big pile 
of tainted white elephants
that clog up 
my thought process.
occasional practice 
of mindfulness
is my way
of clearing out
the mental clutter.



Form J - Just Write Me A New Poem Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance LaFrance
Theme chosen: Junk
Date written: 03/22/2022

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 3/26/2022 6:38:00 PM
Edward, congratulations on your win in my Just Write Me A Poem contest, wonderful, and I like your image too ~Constance
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/26/2022 7:30:00 PM
Thank you very much for the congratulations and my placement, Constance:-) I'm very honored.
Date: 3/25/2022 8:49:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write and quote. Get the junk and cobwebs out from time to time. Have a blessed day/weekend..............
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/26/2022 7:27:00 PM
Thank you so much, Paula:-)
Date: 3/25/2022 8:23:00 AM
Congratulations on your Win in the contest. Clearing out our mental clutter~a great message for each of us. :)Paulette
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/26/2022 7:27:00 PM
Thank you so much, Paulette:-)
Date: 3/24/2022 9:08:00 PM
"a big pile of tainted white elephants" - Great metaphor. Beautifully written work. Congratulations!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/26/2022 7:26:00 PM
Thank you very much, Christuraj:-)
Date: 3/24/2022 6:57:00 PM
Mindfulness … great practice, in time stretched stillness! Congrats on your win, Edward
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/26/2022 7:25:00 PM
Thank you very much, Seeker:-)
Date: 3/24/2022 4:29:00 PM
Edward, you have written a beautiful piece. I really enjoyed this one, and I'd want to express my congrats on your first-place win.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/24/2022 6:03:00 PM
Thank you very much, Lasaad:-)
Date: 3/24/2022 4:23:00 PM
Maybe we could remember things if we didn't have to sort through so many mental files (I wonder if they're recyclable) :) I enjoyed reading your poem. Congratulations on First!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/24/2022 6:04:00 PM
Thank you so much, Ann:-) I concur!
Date: 3/22/2022 11:24:00 AM
Hello Edward, I get rid of stuff at least twice a year. I give the stuff that is still good to the Good Will. Knowing people can use these things. Blessings my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/25/2022 10:37:00 AM
Hello Edward, Thank you Edward. Blessings my friend.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/24/2022 6:09:00 PM
You're making a real difference in the world, Darlene:-) Blessings to you as well, my friend.
Date: 3/22/2022 8:58:00 AM
Good one, Edward. I enjoyed it, and I could relate to it. Good luck in the contest.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/22/2022 10:06:00 AM
Thank you very much, Milt:-)
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