He who hesitates is lost.
Unless you are a handkerchief,
a ponytail, a forgotten umbrella,
a violet hairpin, some princess
paper dolls, my first pair of
gold earrings.
Those that were once mine.
I could build a castle, a
mega city, a hydroponic
building of lost things
thanks to my hesitant
hands.
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lol love the humour in this one … the railways gained dozens of umbrellas from me 🙂
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haha. mine was buses! it’s interesting how commuting can still umbrellas from us!
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more likely lack of awareness on my part, I’d merely leave the train totally forgetting that I’d had it with me 🙂
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ooooh. 😀
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Such an imaginative take on this one! And have you ever noticed how you never lose both, but only one of a pair of earrings? 😀
The handkerchief made me think of Othello.
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yaaaaaaaaaa! interestingly only one earring will go clubbing and never go home anymore. Thank you for finding Othello here, too, Merril!
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You’re very welcome. 😀
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😀
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Ha ha, this is funny 😀
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it is!! haha. thank you, Vignesh!
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Keeping it real! The frustration when we lose or in my case, misplace … is real. Your poem was a joy to read!
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yay! i cannot agree more. i wonder are they misplaced or lost? and how to find them? thank you for finding the joy in this piece, Ms. Helen!
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A lovely cascade of images, areadingwriter. I love how each item appeared as if on a trail for someone who is lost. But it also reminded me of an abandoned doll’s house. A kind of fairytale without the usual ending. Beautiful ❤
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“each item appeared as if on a trail for someone who is lost” such a poetic phrase, Sunra! and wow. the abandoned doll house is profound and thought-provoking. thank you for your thoughtful feedback!
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Hey thank you! You are most welcome areadingwriter ☀️
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This is such a pleasure to read! 💝💝 An absolutely beautiful poem 😀
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thank you so much, Sanaa!
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Light and whimsical. Beautiful.
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most appreciated ❤
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