The Drawer

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The Drawer In the drawer in the kitchen, there is a bit of this, some of that, and everything else! Well, nearly so. There is tape, and string, and a funny thing... there is no name at all to describe. It came with the pizza and never left in the trash. There is a screw, a nut... no bolts for now, several nails, a nail file, and pieces of a broken fingernail too. "Why not throw it out?" I shout. No one listens. I made rolls this morning. They came in a can. There was frosting included too. Another... small plastic "perfect" dish I will include with the fish sauce packets from last week... and together they will join the membership of the drawer... to be included in the chaos that is our lives.

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Joyce Bell

Date: 1/6/2024 1:29:00 PM

And don't we all have them? Pieces of us...in a Drawer. Thank you, enjoyed...luv~

Christuraj Alex

Date: 10/10/2023 1:25:00 AM

"to be included in the chaos that is our lives" - A very picturesque scene is painted. The poem ends very beautifully.

Bill Baker

Date: 10/7/2023 2:54:00 PM

The poetry of chaos. I like it, Ann! Thanks for sharing, "THE DRAWER" with us, my friend. I've got several very similar drawers in the shed out back, and right here in my office. lol Have a pleasant October, my friend. Bill and Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/21/2023 1:48:00 AM

The chaos of our life as described in your kitchen. Loved your observations. In my old age I have a carer and everything is spick and span.