Doris Culverhouse Poet Couplet

Rummage Sale Keeper

She handed me a small box old, yet still neat; what a find
The seventies faces staring back reminded me of better times

Time to play, summers visiting grandparents and hope
The future will be amazing; just stay away from dope

Walking around in the woods up and down the hills
Time has a way of being ok then not; conflicting wills

Conflicting emotions cross my face.... should I let the box go
Or see if another day will be remembered inside that paper doll box so

I hide the box on my shelf now I look at the date and 1974 I see 
I can't let go of that little girl; you see it would be letting go of me

Emotions run wild pensiveness, regret and saving grace
Happiness to see a friendly face and time travel to another place
 
Rummage sale keeper you are my friend
Tomorrow's memories you can lend

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Elizabeth Wesley July 10, 2011 at 3:13 PM So nice to have those memories and be able to put it in verse. I liked this a lot.

Black Eyed Susan June 30, 2011 at 6:55 AM very reflective and moving. an excellent entry for the contest. good luck :)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 29, 2011 at 6:59 PM very touching write Doris ..feeling the deep emotion of the connection.. good luck if for Paula's contest luv.. thankxx for update on Mom.. keeping her in prayer and Cody too.. feel for all of u my friend.. good luck..in contest..