the lost and found department

a cellphone behind the counter
four unread texts

a set of keys
someone wanders aisles

a grocery list
now left to memory

in the haste of life
questions unanswered

a teddy bear
observes all the items

one eye torn for its socket
a mother’s chore to mend

a man waits in front
for his wife

he says
they’re running late

people cry out
to reclaim their lives

customers walk
in and out the door

a man sitting alone on the sidewalk
loses track of time

a sparrow
seeks the sky
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Gauthier Avatar
September 30, 2024 at 6:05 AM
charming poem, enjoyed all the imagery ~
Dietrich Avatar
September 3, 2024 at 1:02 PM
My favorites were the first half and that last one on the sparrow. Good work.
Buhagiar Avatar
September 2, 2024 at 1:12 AM
Living a very secluded life, I rarely lose anything. But It can happen.
Greenhough Avatar
September 1, 2024 at 3:42 PM
This is daily life for sure. I'm glad it returns to the bosom of nature with the lone seeking sparrow. I enjoy this couplet.
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