Unforgotten Shoebox

The box brings back memories,
Of a pleased mother,
The joy of a delighted mother,
She brought out the shine in her son,
There was an inscription in the box,
He did not see it,
Until she departed,
It reads, “A glowing son, a glad mother.”


May 7, 2026.
Nette Onclaud,
WHAT'S WITH THE BOX Poetry Contest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Dietrich Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Ahhh this is so precious. I like it a lot. Congrats on your win
Emate Avatar
May 13, 2026 at 5:13 AM
Thank you, Andrea. It's an honour.
Achara Avatar
May 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Lovely verse.
Emate Avatar
May 7, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Thank you for stopping by. I'm honoured.
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