On your dresser there it sat,
until it became at home.
It sat along with the others,
my keychain and my lipstick.
You told me they were lost,
but we both knew where they were.
Maybe you kept them to tease,
or wanted a reminder of me while you slept.
So today we meet in the hall,
and you say "I have your vaseline.."
I want to yell or cry,
tell you not to give it back.
Ask you not to tear it away,
because it loves its home there on top.
And because we both know,
what this means.
You don't need me anymore,
or my things around to remind.
Someone else's objects have taken that place,
ontop of your dresser next to your wallet.
Across from the picture of your mother,
under your bookbag.
I already bought new vaseline,
I'll look for new boy with space on his dresser.
Author notes
i guess this poem is kind of boring, it was just what i was thinking when i was given my vaseline back.
Written February 8th, 2005
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I like this poem! Probably in part part because I relate to its exact sentiment. The Vaseline is just a symbol for..many things. My dresser is no longer the home of several items, either. Anyway, I enjoyed this work, and I wanted to say hello seeing that you commented on one of my poems about...6 months ago. This is the first time I've been back, and since you requested I say hi..I am doing so! Cheers!
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I dontthink thisis boring at all ithink it saysalot with out being sugary sweet, i could picture the dresser the wayyou described it intimately gave a real feeland shape to the poem thanks for sharing littlefishone
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It took me a few reads to fully understand this poem, though I'm a bit slow tonight. It's amusing but emotional at the same time, it's difficult to explain. Your poem is nicely see out and easy to read. I haven't had to deal with things like other peoples personal possessions, but it sounds like it can be a difficult time, you have portrayed it well.
~The Enigmartist~ -
i have to agree with ivy - this is not boring at all. you took an object (insignificant to most) and made it significant. i wish it didn't stem from personal experience. this is something that most can relate to as well - the end of a relationship, the returning of the other's belongings. it's hard. you handled it beautifully with this poem.
illusions -
No, it's not boring at all...I'm shocked at how you managed to take something so small and make it so huge. I think it's a brilliant metaphor and...wow, I just have very little else to say. Excellent job.
--Ivy -
I wish I'd kept up with my reading, I love this so much- it rings so true, a modern ettiquette of romance if you like.
This is definately one of the best poems I've read all day, and this has happened to me before so I guess it kinda stood out just a little bit more...
Brilliant stuff, well deserving of the applause!
Love
Megs
XxX -
different. sad. but good job with writing it. was worth the read. enjoyed.
Blu -
I agree, this is sort of confusing...and amusing!! Its sad though, I know that feeling....its a really sad thing to go throug ha break up and when he starts to give back your stuff (even something as small as vaseniline)
!! Lol
Anywayz, this was a really cute write!! Great Job On this!!
Mandi -
Amusing in a sad kind of way. We all lose thing in any relationship. Don't be sad be happy that it was only your vasoline and not a whole lot more. Good luck with the new bf...
Eddy
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