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Me An Old Shovel

Me an Old Shovel

         Me an old shovel to revel
         in past, while in the young age
         being bold bright sharp and shiny 
         smoothly polished !
         Now my skill is abolished.
         I am dull and blunt,
         unable to give any stunt !

        Since last fifteen years I have given service,
         by digging ground to maintain the garden,
         now of no use as me turned a burden.
         Yet my owner still tried to use me
          again and again but in vain and then
          new shovel is bought.
          I am standing idle 
          abandoned at one corner of the garden  !

       Every stuff which has been initiated,
       whether living or so-called non-living,
        there must be an expiry date to work .
        Nothing is ever lasting but is destined to last
         within limited period.

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Bj Legros Kelley Date: 8/19/2023 6:00:00 PM I'd probably paint it, add some pretty flowers and ribbon, and use it for a decoration, that's me though, always trying to upcycle :) I am taking a break from painting my house right now and eying yard decorations that need a boost with fresh paint. My thought on the matter is influenced by my current projects :) <3 Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 8/18/2023 12:48:00 PM aww what a sad ending , the old shovels certainly have some history and are much better made than the new ones. it will still be standing long after the 'new'one is abandoned! hugs Jan xx Login to Reply