The Garbage Man

the garbage man comes
picking up yesterday’s memories
in plastic bags
and wooden boxes

leaving behind 
empty tin pails
to be filled up again 
with today’s remains
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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November 30, 2018 at 8:34 AM
Excellent piece!
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