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Junk In the Attic

"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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La France Avatar
March 26, 2022 at 6:38 PM
Edward, congratulations on your win in my Just Write Me A Poem contest, wonderful, and I like your image too ~Constance
Ibeh Avatar
March 26, 2022 at 7:30 PM
Thank you very much for the congratulations and my placement, Constance:-) I'm very honored.
Goldsmith Avatar
March 25, 2022 at 8:49 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..............
Ibeh Avatar
March 26, 2022 at 7:27 PM
Thank you so much, Paula:-)
Calasibetta Avatar
March 25, 2022 at 8:23 AM
Congratulations on your Win in the contest. Clearing out our mental clutter~a great message for each of us. :)Paulette
Ibeh Avatar
March 26, 2022 at 7:27 PM
Thank you so much, Paulette:-)
Alex Avatar
March 24, 2022 at 9:08 PM
"a big pile of tainted white elephants" - Great metaphor. Beautifully written work. Congratulations!
Ibeh Avatar
March 26, 2022 at 7:26 PM
Thank you very much, Christuraj:-)
Seeker Avatar
March 24, 2022 at 6:57 PM
Mindfulness … great practice, in time stretched stillness! Congrats on your win, Edward
Ibeh Avatar
March 26, 2022 at 7:25 PM
Thank you very much, Seeker:-)
Poet Avatar
March 24, 2022 at 4:29 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.
Ibeh Avatar
March 24, 2022 at 6:03 PM
Thank you very much, Lasaad:-)
Peck Avatar
March 24, 2022 at 4:23 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!
Ibeh Avatar
March 24, 2022 at 6:04 PM
Thank you so much, Ann:-) I concur!
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 22, 2022 at 11:24 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.
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 25, 2022 at 10:37 AM
Hello Edward, Thank you Edward. Blessings my friend.
Ibeh Avatar
March 24, 2022 at 6:09 PM
You're making a real difference in the world, Darlene:-) Blessings to you as well, my friend.
Hankins Avatar
March 22, 2022 at 8:58 AM
Good one, Edward. I enjoyed it, and I could relate to it. Good luck in the contest.
Ibeh Avatar
March 22, 2022 at 10:06 AM
Thank you very much, Milt:-)
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