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Box Of Memories

In the back of my heart is a box full of things
Held together with tape and some dusty old strings.
Once every year I come back to this box,
I climb all the fences and undo all the locks.

I lay it all out on the floor of my mind
And stroll down the lane of things long left behind.
With trembling hands that are riddled with fear,
I open the box and let loose all my tears.

There's the shape of your face; I still know every line
And how you held my hands as you memorized mine,
The whispered "I love you"'s you blew in my ear,
And the way that you chased away all of my fear.

The feel of your hands as they lay on my waist,
The scent of your skin and the way your lips taste,
Each golden glint that encircles your eye,
The sound of your voice and the way that you sigh.

Your breath on my face, your hand in my hand,
Embraces so strong I could hardly stand.
I'd lay on your chest, hear the beat of your heart
And wish on the stars that we'd never part.

That's all in the past now, no doubt you've moved on,
But these things I remember will never be gone.
The thought of you still makes me weak in the knees
Whenever I open my box of mem'ries

Author notes

It's amazing how vividly memories stick, even after being tucked away for a long time.

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  • Shrat
    July 31

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    First off, sorry it took so long to return the comment. The rhyme was done excellently as was the rhythm. Often on here you find rhyme but rarely is it consistent and form-following. The more you rhyme the easier it gets too, so keep up the good work there! The topic of memories is used a lot, but nothing about this piece was cliche, definitely one of my favorites on that topic. Nice job! I look forward to reading more of your work!


  • lustyluther666
    July 25

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    This poem is full of imagery.... I love the way you have portrayed even the simplest memory in such light... I especially like the fourth stanza and the last where you have very nicely summed up what you are trying to say. Great write, thanks for entering and good luck.