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The Postage Stamp

I have traveled the world
Across the oceans and great lands
I have seen this earth from high above
A majestic orb in clouded beauty
From afar the pain of man, unseen

I have exposed myself
Like a naked Rembrandt on display
I was seen in the museum of the common man
As I journeyed far and wide
No one took any notice, of my quiet observations

All my voyages have ended
So now I sit tranquil in the corner
One day, someone will discover me
And see, the stories I have to tell
Of kings and Queens, and lovers lost

I may even tell a tale of woe
A sad story, buried in old archives
Of a love that was both great and sad
For those in love who never knew
The love letter lost, postage due

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Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/26/2013 11:28:00 PM

My favorite is the second stanza. That really resonated with me! :) Lovely! My father is an avid stamp collector, but I mean...he takes it seriously. Stamps and coins are his passion and it is so sad that none of us kids have that passion...Wish I could send you some....

Seren Roberts

Date: 6/26/2013 10:56:00 PM

Lovely poem my friend. Have many here ready to send you. ......Seren

Arthur Vaso
Date: 6/26/2013 10:59:00 PM

wow, would I be imposing to much if I asked you to deliver them personally?

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/26/2013 9:35:00 PM

This was inspired as I used to collect stamps as a child, and have since started collecting again! I consider stamps small works of art. Oh And if anyone is kind enough to wish to send me some..... Just email me!!!! :)