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Things I left behind
by Elaine Carey → (All Poetry by Elaine Carey)
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No need to take old things to a new house


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The bunk bed slept on by small kids

of two generations,

scarred and wobbly

and plastered with stickers

Letters from my mom--sad ones

detailing her decline

A plant from a funeral

My majorette jacket

from proud, high-stepping days

The view ahead is astonishing,

and I can't scale the peak

if I keep glancing back wistfully

into the green valley.

Also, there's that

pillar-of-salt risk.

I'll just keep moving,

lighter now.

 

 


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 Reviews of "Things I left behind"
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on February 16, 2011
I appreciate the philosophical perspective that you share within these verses, Elaine. Thank you. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on December 21, 2008
Now that is one breathtaking photograph! Leaving all the baggage behind to completely embrace the new, what a wonderful and spirited way to be....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle
Reviewed on December 21, 2008
An excellent poem,take care,I enjoy reading it

Edwin


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