Refrigerator Dreams

I reached into the refrigerator,
past the curdled milk and moldy bread.
The withered dreams and stale hopes were at the back.
Their stench was nauseating,
yet familiar.
I shut the door,
telling myself I'd clean it out another day.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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August 23, 2012 at 9:18 PM
Alicia, ,, Congratulations in Brian's contest. Enjoyed stopping by~ PD
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August 22, 2012 at 12:02 PM
An amazing write here Alicia!! Congrats on your win!!
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August 21, 2012 at 8:17 PM
Congrats on an amazing poem and well deserved win! Love and Blessings, Rhonda :))
Grisetti Avatar
August 21, 2012 at 3:14 PM
Congratulations on your winning poem.
Sweetheart Avatar
August 21, 2012 at 10:10 AM
congrats Alicia on a wonderful write and win luv..
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
August 21, 2012 at 8:05 AM
Many congratulations on your win xx
Brown Avatar
August 21, 2012 at 5:42 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's "#198" contest Alicia. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
August 21, 2012 at 5:26 AM
A belated welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Alicia. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Hoping you find even more inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Thank you for sharing your writing with us. Love, Carol 08/21/2012
Wright Avatar
August 20, 2012 at 8:54 PM
Wow! This is creative. Congrats to you!!
Dietrich Avatar
August 20, 2012 at 7:53 PM
oh yes, here is another wonderful poem I had seen already. Glad it made the winners list for ya. Big congrats.
Ryerson Avatar
August 20, 2012 at 3:08 PM
Wow...This truly is a verse LOADED with meaning, Alicia!... Shows great wisdom and insight from life experiences...congratulations on your well deserved win...have a fine day - Tim
Dietrich Avatar
August 18, 2012 at 11:01 AM
wow, great writing here. I love this one.
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