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On My Keychain

On my keychain there are keys To what, I have no clue. “Just throw them out,” my husband says And that’s what I should do. Yet there’s a little nagging thought That someday I might find The locks those keys will fit and if They’re gone, I’m in a bind. For if I take them off the chain And stash the keys away, The odds of finding them again Get lower every day. At some point in the past, I knew Just what each one was for, But like my aging brain cells, They can’t help me anymore.

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Date: 3/12/2023 1:11:00 AM
I culled my keychain when it became so heavy I dropped it a lot. But the key rack on our wall holds dozens of keys that I don't recall. Loved your poem
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Date: 2/24/2023 6:51:00 PM
I like your poems, Ilene. Common things and experiences treated with wit and wisdom.
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Date: 2/24/2023 3:28:00 PM
Ilene, you have probably described the key chains/keys of hundreds of people. Well done. Janice
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Date: 2/23/2023 8:19:00 PM
Same
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Date: 2/23/2023 7:04:00 PM
I had a thought of what I wanted to say here, but I forgot.
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Date: 2/23/2023 12:36:00 PM
Still as fantastic a poet as the last time I was on here. This was so much fun Ilene and something many can relate to, I know I can.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 2/23/2023 5:45:00 PM
Thank you so much, Chris! It’s great to see you here again!
Date: 2/23/2023 12:24:00 PM
You never know Ilene. You might have the key to somebody's heart on there. A most enjoyable and relatable read.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 2/23/2023 5:45:00 PM
Ha! I like that comment, Daniel! Thank you…
Date: 2/23/2023 12:17:00 PM
Lol, over the years I've gained a few too and can't part with them just in case. Tom
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 2/23/2023 5:46:00 PM
Glad to know I’m not the only one, Tom!

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