like a revolving door
how do you let them go
those things you keep in a box
unsealed & unafraid
undefining momentos
keeping secrets only you know
they don’t have to be in a box
these things dying to be understood
a pocket knife
a french cuff
a poker chip from mandalay bay
text & paperback & comic books
a pocket watch & chain
virtually discarded
they will forever remain
[at least metaphysically]
like parting gifts to anyone
either coming or going again
november two thousand twenty-one
copyright j matthew waters
all rights reserved
jdubqca 
Love this, John!
Thanks so much Lauren, I’m happy that you do!