Tiny Tin In Sock Drawer

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letters lie crumpled when will you read them again? open tiny tin locket memories hidden way back in chest of drawers warm? among the socks and scarves

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/19/2021 10:30:00 AM

A locket and old letters gateway to memories worth saving, John. Congratulations on your win.

John Anderson
Date: 7/19/2021 10:40:00 AM

thanks for that, best wishes

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/17/2021 1:26:00 PM

Interesting write with the tiny tin locket! Congratulations!

John Anderson
Date: 7/19/2021 10:41:00 AM

yes the tin word worked well for me. Cheers

Carol Louise Moon

Date: 7/17/2021 11:44:00 AM

John, what a wonderful poem, here. I actually have a small tin of photos in my drawer. Congratulations on your win! Carol Louise

John Anderson
Date: 7/19/2021 10:42:00 AM

Those little tins are hard to find these days. I have one as well. Cheers

Marilene Evans

Date: 7/17/2021 10:52:00 AM

Congratulations. Yes, memories of yesteryears. Nicely penned.

John Anderson
Date: 7/17/2021 11:09:00 AM

Thanks for your kind words. Cheers

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/17/2021 12:25:00 AM

Beautifully composed. I tried. Could not. Congratulations!

John Anderson
Date: 7/17/2021 10:45:00 AM

Thanks for your lovely words. Best Wishes

Hilo Poet

Date: 7/16/2021 11:24:00 PM

The impetus of memories, John, is that half of the fun is getting there, -- the spice of life. My compliments on your winning placement my friend, Aloha!

John Anderson
Date: 7/17/2021 10:45:00 AM

Thanks very much. Best wishes