Writers’ Pantry #86 Submitted to Poets & Storytellers United September 14, 2021
BOOKSHELVES
Bookshelves … I must have bookshelves
in my new office space
for things that are important to me
…the flower pot painted and signed
by my grandchildren,
…the crock with the name of my
home town misspelled
because my niece knew it
would drive me crazy
…the character I created dressed
in pieces from a band uniform
and dubbed Pope Midas Claus
because he has a touch of all three
…a poem on easel by a friend
titled “November Rain” because
ii spoke to me
…a country church scene I painted
on glass many years ago
…a plate my granddaughter painted
…art creations by my daughter
…an homage of theater productions
in which my daughter had a part
…three carved knights I call
my three wise men
…three monks in prayer from an
antique trip long ago
…art journals covering my exploits
for the past 30 plus years
…assorted word gifts from friends
…notebooks filled with many essays
written through the years
…..and books, I must have books
on my shelves……
I love looking at other people's bookshelves, and yours sound fascinating and full of memories.
ReplyDeleteDear Bev ... I cannot explain the emotion flowing through me as I read this ... I can say I cried.
ReplyDeleteAll the things that matter, and precious, they must have a special bookcase to call home.
ReplyDeleteAn evocative poem. Thanks for sharing.
Things that represent one's life. The books almost mean less than the things. I have bookshelves full of photo albums and I put in papers and mementos as if the albums were time capsules.
ReplyDelete....and indeed they are!
DeleteSpilling all over us, as they should!
ReplyDeleteBooks are certainly mandatory – and I also like to put other things on my bookshelves too, things which have personal meanign for me ... just like you!
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