Housecleaning

You’re some kind of closet,
aren’t you?  Full of
things I saw myself in,
once.

I loved this, wore that
for fashion’s sake,
found that comfortable,
never really liked that
but wore it for another.

In the door,
the sound of age.
On the floor,
dust and silly notions.
On the walls, old newsprint, pictures
and chipped paint.
A rack groaning
with outlived garments…

nothing fits, nothing
worth saving, but if I give it away
who will I see when I look into you?

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A poet with a history in slam, lots of publications; my personal poetry and a little bit of daily life and opinions. Read the page called "About..." for the details. View all posts by Tony Brown

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