THINGS

THINGS

A Poem by Melanie Jane Boicourt Shanks

Some we use

Some we waste

Some we’ve left

Forgotten in haste

Lost forever

Found by another

Used again

Saved by a mother

Thrown in a bag

Out with the trash

Loaned to a friend

Sold for the cash

Kept in a box

Thrown on the floor

Used them all up

Then bought some more

Manufactured

Sold in bulk

Worn on a hat

Took for a walk

Kicked to the curb

Displayed in a case

Kept on a leash

Rubbed in your face

Torn into pieces

Saved and collected

Sat and waited for

Come unexpected

Came to grips with

Ate for lunch

Painted a color

Tied in a bunch

Cooled with water

Burnt with fire

Been below you

Lifted up higher

Put together

Taken apart

Felt with your body

Felt with your heart

 

 

© 2011 Melanie Jane Boicourt Shanks


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Some little edits between lines are needed but the flow was excellent and the wording flawless.

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I like the poem. The poem open the door to the many purposes of old and new things. I like the many examples. A strong ending to a excellent poem.
Coyote

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Melanie Jane Boicourt Shanks
Melanie Jane Boicourt Shanks

Fort Wayne, IN



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I have been writing since I knew how. Before that I would just draw pictures to tell a story. My true passion is poetic lyrics. That is mostly what I am inspired to write. I have been dabbling in othe.. more..

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