Old Shoe Box

I'll take our times together,
                             and put them away
                           in a old shoe box.
                            Wrapped in yesterdays newspaper.

                            Brought back when things
                               weight me down.
                            Hidden from prying eyes,
                              and those who may
                                  understand.

                             For when the clouds arrive,
                                   and storms brew over the 
                             horizon.
                             I'll hide away and open my shoe box,
                               and smile the day away.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 4/29/2016 5:39:00 PM
Very deep, sounds like me from time to time beside my shoe box is a honey bun box where I keep things of value.
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Date: 3/26/2016 3:42:00 PM
Memories to be treasured. Lovely poem.
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Date: 3/25/2016 5:32:00 AM
Lovely poem.. :)
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Date: 3/23/2016 9:00:00 PM
A sweet write Tucker! I like the idea of putting away the memories in a shoe box and opening it when sad. Just a correction in the second verse- Bring ( not brought)back when things weigh ( not weight) me down.Regards, Balveen
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Date: 3/23/2016 3:25:00 PM
Love the poem. Nice job!
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Date: 3/23/2016 2:07:00 PM
Lots of feelings expressed well here. Welcome from another newbie. Look forward to reading more
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Date: 3/23/2016 1:44:00 PM
Very nice Tucker
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Date: 9/6/2014 1:57:00 PM
Lovely Tucker. We all have our shoebox of memories. Congratulations
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Date: 9/6/2014 10:01:00 AM
Nice write, congrats on the win, Tucker
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Date: 9/5/2014 10:11:00 PM
Hi Tucker, :) Congratulations, on your awesome win. Many, many thanks for supporting my contest. Stop by and enjoy my newest blog, "Thoughts." if you'd like. Good night, LUV ~LINDA~
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Date: 6/16/2013 5:30:00 PM
Tucker, How are you this lovely evening? :-) Congratulations with having your awesome poem featured on the soups home page.... sending hugs. Hope you are enjoying this day with your family. always & forever *LINDA
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Date: 6/12/2013 1:18:00 PM
congrat on your poem it worth the read
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Date: 6/12/2013 4:17:00 AM
congrats on being featured lovely poem reminiscing is good love it Shadow
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