Old closet

Folded discreetly and tucked away

Memories piled neatly of a bygone day 

Frayed dreams of a forgotten dance

The pale sunbeams of a faded romance

A pair of hopes tattered, split and torn

Our bath soaps, a faint fragrance once worn 

Postcards of desires never traveled

Embroidered patched love ever unraveled 

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

My closet is a mess...so many undone things hanging in it, strewn across the floor.
I have been taking a lot of them to Goodwill figuring someone else might be able to use them.
j.

[Soren]

Thanks Jacob for the read and comment it is always most appreciated. Yea just airing out.

[Coyote Poetry]

I am a collector. I have 50 years of things that are important to me only. I do understand the logic of the poetry Soren. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Soren]

Thank you My old friend for the read and kind words of encouragement they are always valued

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Soren.

[John the Baptist]

At first I thought the closet was a metaphor for a place in memory, but in fact it may be a real closet. There are things in it which activate memories of a relationship that was promising but which failed in the end. It is probably better not to visit this closet too much. Let the past be the past and leave it alone.

[Soren]

Thank you John your read and review are most appreciated yes as they say let the dead bury the dead.

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Soren
Vivid memories of yesteryear, clearly and lovingly portrayed here....so many of them, so personal, so lovely....it is truly keepsakes of love, adventure, and objects so meaningful to you..."our bath soaps, a fragrance once worn"... the intimacy of this line is wonderful....and I love the rhyme as well...
Bravo!
Warmly, B

[Soren]

Thank you so much Betty for your read and comment on this piece it is as always most appreciated and valued.

[Betty Hermelee]

My pleasure Soren, always....
Warmly, B

[Arti]

Thank you for sharing.

Usha/Jessy Jacob.

[Soren]

Thank you so much for your read and kind words they are appreciated

[Vol]

All those shared "sugar packets" left a lasting taste on your tongue, and the "faint fragrance" still near when they intrude... All of it hurts. And all of it makes the masks we wear...
Vol

[Soren]

Thank you Vol I appreciate very much your review and kind words

[Buddhistboy73]

A cute and short write here..:)

Folded discretely and tucked away.....some good imagery of clothing and life here...

My favourite line is:

Our bath soaps, a faint fragrance once worn

If you've got a few minutes feel free to check out my poems...:)

BB73

[Soren]

Thank you so much for the read and kind words of support they are most appreciated.

[Kady R.]

Hiii Soren!! Wonderful rhyming!! Well done!! This poem paints up quite the vivid picture as I took it for clothes once worn. How a piece of clothing has a story to tell, I'm never gonna look at my clothes the same. Thanks for sharing!!

[Soren]

Thank you so much Kady for the read and interpretation it is most appreciated.

[redd Brick Keshner]

The opening line sets a solid tone as to the reverence and the esteem given to the contents of the old closet. Such a wonderful way to introduce and unfold such a powerful short poem. Brevity's compression brings a coiling spring work with which to catapult images and emotion. Much enjoyed Soren.🕊️🙏🏻
-Freds.

[Soren]

Thank you so much Red for the read and most kind words of encouragement they are very much appreciated

[redd Brick Keshner]

Most welcome Soren 🙏🏻🕊️
redd