Poem: Key

26.1.16


Lanyards hold things.
Keys, cards, trinkets;
So many things
in such a small space
Still; they are purposeful
for what reason would they be there for?

Of course, I’m still open to having more of them
A lanyard can always have more.
More rings to hold keys, and more keys to unlock...locks.
Their weight may take some adapting, but I can respect that
Because sometimes their purpose
needs time in order to be discovered.

But by the time I’ve harbored them for years
Using them for everything every day
Some things may be forgotten
No; some things must be forgotten
In order to be efficient
In order to have...perfection.

Contradicting, I know.
Respectful to time, yet seeking only perfection
But only through this process of elimination
Opening and closing
Finding what’s meant to be kept and what’s meant to be forgotten
Will I be able maintain perfection.

2 comments

  1. Very deep and emotional poem. Now everytime I look at you I will see a lanyard. Your range vocabulary is extravagant. Overall good poem.

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  2. Your poem was deep and interesting. It flowed really smoothly and had good word choice. One thing you could work on is adding a little more about HOW you are a lanyard , and comparing yourself more. Overall , good job!

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