Clean
slate
for the new year
but
smudges remain, traces linger
I
trip over baggage
chunked
in the spare room
compartmentalized
in the brain
nudged
into view by a comment,
an
email, or even a song
old
friends remember
relatives
rehash
laughter
muffled as you enter
shush
exclaimed as you leave
sideways
glances, furrowed brow
keep
wiping, make amends
face
the year
without
d
r
e
a
d
Someone posted this once and I believe it's perfect for this poem: "There was dirt on this Earth when I got here and there will be dirt on this Earth when I'm gone, so why should I move it around while I'm here?!"
ReplyDeleteperfect quote
DeleteJust leave that baggage behind and start anew!
ReplyDeletespring clean the brain
DeleteYes, spring-time does seem to make cleaning re-surface again and nag at us - but here am I leaving a comment on your blog rather than going back in to clean up all the mess I made this morning when trying to search for an elusive letter from my bank!!
ReplyDeletePempi
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thanks for prioritizing - our blogs are more fun than the bank
DeleteBaggage will be with us always I fear.
ReplyDeleteJust let it go.
Different baggage will be with us next year.
I think I'm right, you know.
thank you Dr. Seuss Penwasser - too true
DeleteBaggage will be with us always I fear.
ReplyDeleteJust let it go.
Different baggage will be with us next year.
I think I'm right, you know.
Great poem! The past is always with us in some way, isn't it. No matter how hard we try to put it behind us. The shape of your poem looks like a feather duster to me. :)
ReplyDeletewhy yes, it was a feather duster (hmmm)
DeleteI love it! I was just thinking about clutter today and a desperate need to get rid of some! This is perfect, as I was ignoring the mental clutter.
ReplyDeleteHappy a-z!
glad I can help clear the mind (and maybe some stuff)
DeleteTerrific! Just did a little spring cleaning myself. Great poem!
ReplyDeletethanks. It's that time of year
DeleteNice poem. Love a clean slate!
ReplyDeletebest clear out something
DeleteNeat poem I enjoyed it
ReplyDeleteLet it go and roll on...dusting as you go! Good job for letter C...more there than simple cleaning!
ReplyDeleteSue at CollectInTexas Gal
thanks. Clean and dust....a good combo
DeleteNicely written, Joanne...
ReplyDeletethanks. Hope all is well in your world
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