Keeping Things

you always keep things
collect things
and keep them all again
never using
anything
you become the hoarder
of everything

old grudges, anxieties, sorrows,
why not
set them all free
try seeing hope with wings
beautiful memories as clouds drifting by
both of us
in awe

poem by Ric S. Bastasa
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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