That Special Drawer

a place where memories live

artwork by Ernst Czernotsky

Memories
wilted corsages
      their aroma still haunting

black and white photos
their zig zag borders somehow in tact
long after the names have been forgotten
           to protect the not so innocent
crumpled snippets of songs
                ones that were never quite written
while one broken strand of pearls
does the nasty with another
      a giggle sticks in my throat
oh how this splintered life whistles
just a bit off key in a cabaret act
no one comes to see anymore
          except of course me
               whenever I open that “special” drawer

Reviews

[AprilRN1210]

I have a "memory box" in which I have collected certain "precious" things over the years that carry personal value that cannot be replaced.. I adore the times I just sit and look through it.. reliving those special times in my life.. those pictures... those pages written... those trinkets... snippets of a lifetime.... reserved for this VIP audience... powerful, moving, and beautifully written as always ma'am... I like how you mixed the vivid imagery with the palpable emotion.. well done ma'am... special indeed..

[Lydia Shutter]

Your reviews are just wonderful, April. Thank you very much. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... Strands of pearls ... secret memories.
a cameo appearance on my breast... a sensuous slumber
in an antique dresser drawer scented with
Rose and lavender memories. truly... Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

You captured the mood of the poem in your review, Pat. Thank you so much. Have a great weekend! Lydi**

[Ruth]

Ah, the special drawer of memorabilia...always a pleasure to visit and remember - I have a few drawers like this lol Beautiful Lydi...a secret world, of sorts x

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, a secret world...and only the person storing memories there knows the significance of each bit of memorabilia. Thank you, Poppy. Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A somewhat whimsical saunter through a drawer of memories told in lovely visual detail Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, John. Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

Hmm yes, those weird little things we just can't throw away. Wonderful again, Lydia, just wonderful.

[Lydia Shutter]

I so appreciate your review, KL. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

I had to giggle here myself, I guess we all have one of those drawers where we keep our broken strand of pearls oh yeah...I won't even ask..... ;)

[Lydia Shutter]

hehehe...best you don't! Thanks, Frieda. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

Naughty naughty Lydikey, if drawers could tawk. ....teehee

[Lydia Shutter]

but they can't....so I am safe! :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and the splinters lie in the drawer, but they still hurt the heart on remembering...and yet, some we are just glad to be away from...so thus a slight smile.

love the atmosphere of this piece.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Jacob. Lydi**