Unboxed Memories

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Edward Ibeh.

Dusty Box of Memories Poetry Contest, Sponsored by Constance La France. Date written: 02/06/2025

long in the attic, now unboxed, treasure trove of old Polaroid photographs; priceless! pulled from the gaping mouth of oblivion. one family album, in particular, sucks me into the vortex of nostalgic memories. instantaneously, I'm spirited back to my salad days. ah, my youth... an opulence of memories; fun times with Dad, and Mom, too. oh, wow, a family portrait... look at how young we all look! questions, questions, questions... so many rhetorical questions flood my mind... "who took this one?" "where was this?" "what became of some of these folks?" "how many are still living?" bringing a smile... baby photos of mine, a kindergarten photo. bringing a tear... photos of long deceased relatives; I miss them so! precious moments in time I wish I could relive. photos I haven't seen since childhood; many taken before I was born hit me like a jolt of electricity! some, faded some, still vividly clear i smile at so many young frozen faces - familiar and strange - smiling back at me. myriad of emotions on my face as I rummage through a dusty box of memories.

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/13/2025 10:06:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely write. Great pictures and great memories are the best. When I moved, I found so many pictures with no information on them. So Sad... All needed to be marked. Have a blessed day with your win....................

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/13/2025 10:26:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Paula:-)

Daisy Meadows

Date: 2/8/2025 11:07:00 AM

A lovely poem. Photographs are so important to remember happy times.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/8/2025 11:27:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Daisy:-) They sure are!

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/6/2025 2:45:00 PM

Wow, looking back on childhood memories can do that. Yes, like a jolt of electricity. You described this experience well , throughout! I hope you have a nice evening :)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/6/2025 2:56:00 PM

Thanks for the lovely visit and comment, Heidi:-) Have a blessed day, my friend.

Tom Woody

Date: 2/6/2025 2:01:00 PM

Sweet memories. All mine were destroyed in a basement backup flood at my parents' place. I've got zip

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/6/2025 2:39:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by,Tom. A pretty sad thing to happen. I'm sorry to hear that.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/6/2025 7:11:00 AM

Oh Edward, I know, those faces saved in a box, some have passed on, more and more. … many taken before I was born hit me like a jolt of electricity!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/6/2025 8:12:00 AM

Such an inspiring contest this one is, Kim. I literally rummaged through the attic to get old pictures to use to write this in-the-moment poem! Thanks for the visit, my friend.