forgotten things

Life goes on and we leave behind things that we once held dear....

A shabby, blue eyed doll
One old shoebox , full of glass bangles
Old notebooks
That I borrowed from you
One white button from your shirt
That broke away in the bus
And I kept safe
Hoping to sew it back one day.

One beige coloured flip flop
With a safety pin holding the broken strap
And also the memory of that day

Faded remains of a kite
Stuck on topmost branches of the tree
Where you could not reach even after many tries

Dried up leaf inside a book
That you had cut up to look like my name

Wrappers of chocolates
That said I love you without saying it
Advertisement said so

Grass rings
That fit my fingers perfectly

Your handkerchief
That you tied on my wrist
After I sprained it in a fall

Torn comics book
Because we both wanted to read it first

I look into the mirror
I know I have forgotten one more thing
I don't remember where I put it and forgot later

Smile
That you loved
And I think that's why I can't find it now

You took it away
Along with you.

Reviews

[William Liston]

Wow. I really enjoyed this piece. The imagery was unique, and it felt very personal; you described such specific objects that conveyed the character's memories almost too perfectly. I like how it starts out kinda light-hearted with a somewhat happy, reflective mood; then, as the poem progresses, it's kinda hinted that the character's friend died. When it's finally revealed in the end...it was just breath-taking. No longer being able to smile because of a loss...so sad. You did well with this piece. Great job.

-William Liston

[Ananya]

Thank you so much. It happens so with memories. As you start sorting them out, they bring smiles and as you pull out more, you start crying in no time. I am glad you liked the poem. Thank you, once again.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i really like this piece...for me it is a sibling who has passed away or now lives far away...and took many of the emotional memories and some of the physical memories along with her or him...

nice write,

j.

[Ananya]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[Darian B.]

Man, that last part hits so hard. Losing a smile because you lose a loved one... there's no harder reason. I love the way you just reminisce about all of the memories of the person you loved and then just drive it all into the pit of the reader's heart with those last three stanzas. Very well crafted

[Ananya]

Thank you so much for the kind review.

[Kelly Mae C. Tiongan]

oh my gosh! I can relate! I love it! :)

[Ananya]

Thank you very much

[Joel Ivey]

Very emotional,i liked it i can relate.

[Ananya]

Thanks a lot for your kind review.

[Papaya]

So very heartbreaking and real. The box of keepsakes, memories tied to that person...
Really enjoyed this, felt so authentic.

[Ananya]

Thank you so very much. Sometimes, these boxes full of memories is all one has.

[PhoenixDown]

This feels real & descriptive. This feels like you experienced exactly what you have written. I enjoy raw writing.

[Ananya]

Thank you. Everyone of us have lost someone somewhere. And everyone had experienced the ache at some point. That is why some poems speak to all. I am glad you like it.

[Shabeeh Haider]

This is so heartfelt and so sad. In the end all that we have is memories

[Ananya]

And blessings. Thank you for being one.

[Shabeeh Haider]

(: so sweet