The phrase/word: a long process
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The Long Process
Over the years we have stacked and stored
Most of those treasures we love to hoard
The fancy clock with glass less door
All of those boxes of books on the floor
A ‘where to hang’ old piece of art
Sometimes I wonder where to start
Then there is the antique wicker cot
Still not restored, nor left to rot
Yes all those things are in the back shed
Including a mattress and a spare bed
Things we might 'just need one day'
Or Objects "d' art", gathered along the way
The shed is full of so many unusual things
There is even a fish that actually sings
It has taken years to collect all this matter
Some might call it junk or even clutter
Collecting has been a long process of sorts
However!
Before you start with all those taunts
Go look in the cellar or up in the roof
Where you too will find, the proof
That as we lived from day to day
Some things we just could not throw away
Until the time comes to say “no more”
And the shed becomes your online store.
Milli 08.
I loved that one - don't we all have those memoria somewhere
ReplyDeleteLOL thanks Pat..I think we do. I am trying to make the little video of the singing fish LOL.
ReplyDeleteLOL My son actually has one of those singing fish! And the rest sure sounds familiar. For the last 5 years I have been clearing out things by offering things on Freecycle.com. It may take me another 5 years before I make any headway. lol Great poem Milli!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, and yes Jim did read my poem. He even left a comment and sent a very long PM.
I tell my wife that when I go all my stuff will be gone in a week.
ReplyDeleteUse it or loose it here unless you hide stuff.
We are so spotless a grain of dust seems like a mountain.
There are benefits though.
Well there must be.
Can't think.
No
Hi thanks for lovely poem simple n plain keep it up friend
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem Ms Mili thanks for sharing and stopping by mine too!!!
ReplyDeleteLOL such a cute ending...I usually just give my things to the Salvation Army (much easier but not as prosperous!)
ReplyDeleteLOL..excellent!!
ReplyDeleteGreat! I'm looking at the detritus of ages here---we've cleared away pretty well at least three times before, & it's time again to pry away the junque! Loved the poem!
ReplyDeleteI love that! I think I have to take a look and do away with those that I don't need. Very nice entry, indeed!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO damn cute and true...
ReplyDeletechuckling in heartfelt laughter
you rock
LOL thanks Diana does the fish sing two songs? lol thanks for the link to freecycle too. Great to hear about Jim too!
ReplyDeleteOh Bill you are just too darn cute. I can imagine how well you keep everything and I am sure the photography business installed this type of de-clutter and cleanliness into you both there.
ReplyDeleteThank You Shiv and you are always so welcome.
ReplyDeleteAlways Welcome here my dear.
ReplyDeleteLOL thanks for your visit and I am sure that their are treasures in that there basement of yours too!
ReplyDeleteLOL Miss Vickie so funny.... Not worth taking to the dump LOL.
ReplyDeleteSometimes the salvation army don't even want what we have kept so neatly stacked away..Great idea though Danette.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Heather.
ReplyDeleteEach decade requires a clean out Joy and then if we miss one wow we have antiques ...almost! LOL.
ReplyDeleteLOL Thanks Tina and I am sure that you 'treasures' would be only a few.
ReplyDeleteThank You Heather.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you enjoyed!!!! LOL.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful poem, Milli!!!!! How true! How true! Bill is the great organizer of closets, sheds and the garage. He's even threatened to go through the closet in the guest bedroom. How dare he! That's where all my treasures are stored. Funny thing, my stuff is clutter or junk and all of his stuff falls under the classification of treasure. I must say, I do need to go through this computer room/office. I have a stack of "To Be Filed" papers that's approaching a foot tall. Hmmm. Maybe that would be a good project for tomorrow! :-D
ReplyDeleteThanks for the cute poem! I loved it!
Hugs - Marcia
Oh Marcia can I relate to YOU! LOL. All the best with the sorting through and I think it is time for me too!
ReplyDeleteLOL...I love the playfulness in this lovely write. Your depiction of a shed is starkly precise!
ReplyDeleteI love this Milli... so enjoyable to read! I have a shed like you and a houseful of what my daughter calls 'the museum'... and I've been thinking about selling on the internet too lol. Great poetry!
ReplyDeleteOh terrific!! and I am glad for you an inspiring poem LOL.
ReplyDeleteThank you Crystal I love to see the funny side of everything
ReplyDeleteBrilliant this Milli. I'm the same, lots of junk that i can't bear to see go, thinking one day.It is nice though to pick up things you thought long chucked out and live the memories. Some of these old folks are sitting on gold mines too, yet don't know it. I enjoyed reading this Milli; a touch of reality
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