Antique Poems

Well, Loved

Like old paint,
the discarded heart chips away
where it lay
in a hollow chest
not unlike my own breast.

In its prime,
untainted by sin
and made of sheepskin,
its candy apple hue
captivated everyone—especially the likes of you.

However, who now
could admire a color
so mottled by misuse and so drastically duller?
Verily, no unclouded eye could find merit
in such a sorry trinket.

Antique Ink Euphoria

Written: April 1st, 2025 for contest sponsored by Brian Strand

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esoteric lines are etched
with antique ink
as wise men dither to think
euphoria blazes 
as fresh perspectives bear flight
If wisdom tracks the dimming light
a solitary ember remains: 
the elixir of life. 

Unbreakable, this soul and I —
like a

Antique-Speak

   “Punctuation all by itself is useless,” a ‘Comma-rabi’ Code

Blank Page

I took a long walk to the park
While holding my book and pen in both hands
Upon arriving, I looked all around
And noticed a brown bench that looks extremely antique
I sat down quietly staring at a blank page
Just trying to form words together in my mind
So I could create a perfect first chapter

Ten minutes later
I still

valuable garage sale find

blue dresden china
pitcher from a garage sale
mom figured it out

At its peak

For some, broken sink is an antique!
It appears to them very unique!!
It's a dangerous disease,
Can’t cure it with guarantees!
Thriftiness is observed at its peak!!

Antique lace

Antique lace
plastic face
so unnatural
trying to laugh
whilst in a difficult place
you cant change me
in something im not
wild dancing on the green vetch
secure in remoteness
as the world rises and falls
chilled as a crystal belfry
of a glazen star

Antique Cast Iron Wood Theater Opera Seats For Sale

Cresento Canta                               


                      

The Unique Antique Shoppe

The curiosity shoppe
Was the place to stop,
For something unique 
... A rare antique

With floors that creak
A treasure in itself,
Amongst the keepsakes 
Lining each and every shelf

Under layers of dust
Upon layers of rust,
Hoping to snare
... A buyer's stare

Leather-bound books stand
With their titles erect,
Rifled through by many a hand
Now showing signs of neglect 

A belted steamer trunk
From

Dimensions of An Antique Mirror

I meditate and envision on the purpose of the life that I want
It can't just be to be born - then later die alone, old, delusional, and gaunt
I want to really delve into the nooks and corners of who I passionately wanna be
I know I can be virtually anything if I set myself free and

Soothe Strong

I’ve hated myself and gated my true self/
Tired I waited for health basics to shelve/
Take care of yourself during young ages to delve
Shake bare sore urges yearning numb phases to evolve/
Intake of a rare lore emerges /
In wake of we’re to lure resurgence /
I think not as they’ll plea what they have to plead to

Antique Dog

antique dog
stands panting
sad

The Aged

A gain in age 
A loss in life span
A gain in age 
A loss in health
A gain in  age 
A loss in value
Unless he has invaluable contribution
Like Abraham Lincoln the president
Like Albert Eistein the scientist
Like Confucius the philosopher
Or else he will be gradually forgotten
Retreating from this world
Unlike an antique
Which time gives it value 
Who

Anita and My Antique

I watched as she dusted and sneezed;
'It's worthless, I'm certain,' she wheezed.
I thought I'd be rich -
oh, life is a b.tch!
(My desk got a clean, so I'm pleased...)

written 26th April for Joseph's contest - about Anita Manning from The Antique Roadshow

Antique Village

Antique village

Houses around me are emptying the old, reaching the age of dying.
A timeworn man went missing on Monday, was found miles away, 
the local constabulary drove him back home.
He had tried to flee, didn’t to where he had no money.
Behind closed doors in dark rooms, he tries to stave off the fated.
Sunlight unbearable reminds

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