On the Pantry Shelf

She sneaked into the pantry, tender steps came from behind 
His charismatic twinkle took her heart completely by surprise
And in a speck of time, a secret kiss to follow
As fate joined them together, forever in tomorrow

Through the years she won't forget the day he called her near
To tell her that he'd written a song that only she would hear
Timeless is the butterfly-and goes where we know not-
As fleeting chance encounters create a solid bond

His timely passing left her hollow
Now gripped with grief she struggles to swallow
And always returns to haunt her again
To go on alone, her free will had chosen

Now and then she whispers, but only to herself
That somewhere in another time 
He'll complete the songs he left behind
On the pantry shelf 



Written by Karen Anglesey
Published in Theatre of the Mind
Noble House Publishers/Individual Copyright holders/2003

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 2/12/2016 1:25:00 AM
Dear Karen, Hope this finds YOU and YOUS Healthy and High in the Spirit. Every time I read this it brings me to tears. As YOUR First POEM on the SOUP it tells me much about YOUR characteristic Quill I have come back from a Hiatus and will read and comment on my favorite POETESS and POETS You are the First one with this exquisite MasterPiece. LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR ETERNAL Liege...Harry
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Date: 6/13/2014 2:06:00 PM
Dear Karen, Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. I actually just read YOUR POEM "Blemish" I read it 3 times and got 3 different perspectives each time. "On the Pantry Shelf" is my number 1 favorite POEM. I am coming back to POETRYSOUP slowly I LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Liege...Harry
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 6/19/2014 3:42:00 PM
Hello Harry, I am so pleased that you are returning to the soup and that you are doing much better. So nice to hear from you again. This poem is one of my faves also. Thank you so much :)
Date: 10/21/2013 3:45:00 PM
I clicked on almost all your poems. I have read them all now!!! this one remains one of your best!!!
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 10/21/2013 3:47:00 PM
I have so many in various stages of done-ness. Thanks for checking in :)
Date: 10/18/2013 12:03:00 AM
Karen. There's nothing I can say that hasn't already been said below. I've read your last. Now I've read your first. I hope when I read everything in between that I'll be just as pleased. Your talent is much appreciated. Rockman :-)
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 10/18/2013 12:08:00 AM
Thank you for the glowing review :)
Date: 9/30/2013 4:49:00 PM
A very touching and emotional poem, yet with a haunting feel to it. I believe that our loved ones are never far from us. Terrific work, Karen! I really enjoyed reading this one!
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 9/30/2013 4:52:00 PM
Kelly, thank you again for the lovely comments :)
Date: 9/7/2013 1:05:00 PM
Oh, Karen this is an AWESOME write. love it. It reads in the style of my Midnight SUN,,,,,thank you for reading ;}
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 9/7/2013 4:11:00 PM
Debbie, thank you for the lovely comment. I appreciate your visit :)
Date: 8/19/2013 9:59:00 PM
lol I feel like a poetic "groupie". You have some beautiful verses here (as you have in every piece I've read). You have true, innate talent :)
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 8/19/2013 10:59:00 PM
Thank you, it's nice to be appreciated :)
Date: 7/27/2013 9:07:00 PM
This poem leaves me breathless. Kilmer
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 7/27/2013 9:13:00 PM
Thank you for the inspiring review :)
Date: 7/2/2013 8:11:00 PM
Haunting write! thanks for sharing. enjoyable and stirring read. ran
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 7/3/2013 6:31:00 AM
Randy, thank you for commenting :)
Date: 6/16/2013 9:00:00 PM
Hi Karen, i read this poem twice already. the first poem you posted on the soup.. you have two comments by me in the past... Shame on me for not welcoming you to the soup. Can you please forgive me, it is a big deal to me. I try not to miss the new poets of 2013. A very late late welcome to the soup.... and now I am fan, and have read all your poems. I'm just hoping you will post more poems, I am looking forward in reading many more of what makes you you, ..POETRY -- Linda
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 6/17/2013 4:01:00 PM
Linda, thank you and what an honor to have you read all of my poems here. I will be posting more and thank you for the generous comments, again :)
Date: 5/30/2013 9:50:00 AM
A wonderful poem on the subect of loss Karen, that struggle to swallow part is so telling. Your words and construction of this write are truly beautiful as is the feeling you have enthused within. Take care, Richard
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 6/1/2013 2:56:00 PM
Richard, thank you for the gracious and insightful comment. :)
Date: 5/14/2013 5:09:00 PM
I know this poem intimately.
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 5/14/2013 5:20:00 PM
The Situation, I wish you could elaborate on how you know this poem. Thank you for apprently feeling it so deeply. Have a super week :)
Date: 5/2/2013 7:09:00 PM
Me and my son Eli come by to visit. We think you are a great artist and welcome you to the soup!
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Date: 5/2/2013 7:13:00 PM
Timothy, I am honored that you and Eli have chosen to visit my page. Thank you so much!
Date: 4/30/2013 12:46:00 PM
I'm saddened at your loss of such of wonderful person, lovely poem, Karen.
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/30/2013 12:52:00 PM
Thankyou for the sweet comment.
Date: 4/30/2013 12:05:00 AM
What an honor to be published... great accomplishment! I like how it started off playful and romantic and then came the bittersweet ending. "... and goes where we know not" << love that whimsical line. You are quite the talented poet!
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/30/2013 8:30:00 AM
Thank you for the your critique. I am especially fond of this one. I appreciate the deail of your comment as to how you saw this. Thanks !
Date: 4/29/2013 11:57:00 AM
I like what she whispers only to herself. Your poem is very deep, and moves like a mountain, I'm glad the song will have an end. I am very stunned on how well you write. Your emotions are well displayed. always~ Linda
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/29/2013 12:44:00 PM
Linda, thank you for the inspirational words :)
Date: 4/28/2013 1:06:00 AM
oh my what a touching ending on this one. I really like it. Congrats on being featured. I think I will fave this one. If I ever do another contest for faved poems, just remember I faved your very first poem here at Soup.
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Date: 4/28/2013 7:44:00 AM
Andrea, WOW. Thank you very much. I'm honored by the kind words. Have a great weekend :)
Date: 4/22/2013 2:14:00 PM
Congrats with your featured poem and also your publication of this beauty - it seems like you too, know the pain of loss...
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Date: 4/22/2013 7:20:00 PM
Susan, loss - when the real picture is painted is undeniable. Thank you :)
Date: 4/21/2013 7:59:00 PM
Hello Karen, Congratulations with your Featured Poem of the week :-) it has been an honor spotting your poem on the soups home page. Take care, and have yourself a lovely- GOODNIGHT **LINDA**
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Date: 4/21/2013 8:29:00 PM
Linda, Thank you for the great review. Have an awesome evening.
Date: 4/21/2013 6:03:00 PM
Well I do love this very much, going to fav's, I wrote one called Remember Us, you might like. Thank you for reading Concrete Angels,, Was watching a segment on Shriner children hospital. I will be waiting to read the one on death, I've written a few, Grim Reaper is one. you have a great day Karen ;}
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Date: 4/21/2013 6:20:00 PM
Thank you so much for the review. I am off to read the ones you suggested. Thank you and have a wonderful evening
Date: 4/18/2013 6:21:00 PM
Dear Karen,Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. Oh! Congratulations my dear, Karen I knew this Well Deserved POEM "On The Pantry Shelf" Would be Featured. Excellent,Superb Quill. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Liege...HG
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Date: 4/20/2013 5:48:00 PM
Harry, Wow I am honored to have this featured. I was very surprised and grateful for the opportunity. Have a wonderful day!
Date: 4/16/2013 7:35:00 AM
really excellent write, its years since heard of a pantry, you get houses with them now, at least not in UK. well done, have a blessed day, Gordon
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/20/2013 5:49:00 PM
Gordon, thank you very much for the kind words.
Date: 4/14/2013 10:43:00 AM
It is fitting that I read this one again after you commenting on my Kleenex poem. This is so very well expressed. I hope you are enjoying being on the soup. If you have a chance see my response to your comment. Also please read my poem "A New Dream"
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/20/2013 5:49:00 PM
Richard, thank you very much
Date: 4/11/2013 2:26:00 PM
Dear Karen,Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. I will be coming back to this Majestic MasterPiece Quite often, as it ouches My Heart so Deeply. - I Thank-YOU for YOUR Gracious Comment on my POEM "The Backside of Killington Mountain" Yes I Live on a Mountain right across from the backside of Killington Mountain, which is just as Beautiful. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Liege...Harry
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/20/2013 5:50:00 PM
HArry, thank you and you are welcome
Date: 4/5/2013 7:18:00 PM
What an amazing first poem for the soup. This is a special piece. Thanks for your visit and welcome to the soup.
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Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/20/2013 5:51:00 PM
Richard, thank you very much for the comment and welcome
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