i moved today. phew!


Boxes

boxes marching down

boxes carried over ground

boxes lifted up

boxes.

cardboard and brown

loading and unloading

boxes growing and unfolding

boxes empty

boxes full

boxes parading on trolleys pulled

boxes in my life

boxes carrying some strife

boxes good as gold

boxes labored and old

my head is boxing around the clock

my body is aching

i lost a sock

boxes moving me from there to here

i'm tuckered out and will sit i fear

surrounded, pounded, confounded

by

boxes

 

 





Poetry by Kathy Lockhart
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Written on 2008-12-18 at 02:53

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Phyllis J. Rhodes
Well all those boxes turned out to be very beneficial, not only did they transport your stuff, they inspired you to write about them!
I know the power of all those containers. When I was at your new apartment that first day, I felt so boxed in. Plus, I felt as though those other residents were trying to catagorize you, you know, there with all those old people. I thought they were trying to put you into a box, you know, label you. Don't let that happen. Be sure not to wear those old lady, boxy sweaters and skirts. And don't get in the habit of carrying your prized posessions around in a shoe box. But knowing you as I do, I know you can box your way out of anything and that things will work out. Get a box of chocolates and watch Johnny Depp when you feel overwhelmed.

Great poem!
2009-01-03


Dee Daffodil
Love the whimsical nature of this one. Your sense of humour comes shining through Kathy ! Well done !
Hugs,
Dee
2008-12-28


weirdzarun
This piece really portrays tedious packing and unpacking. Way to catch the moment!
2008-12-25


Damon
Don't you just hate moving? I suppose that you are still in Albany or is it New Albany? I forget if there is a new in front of that or not having never been there yet. I thought before I read your explanation that the Grandkids might be getting a big Christmas this year was why you were being driven crazy by boxes.
Great piece of fun writing that you have here.
Your friend,
Damon
2008-12-21


Kshiti Dubey
Its funny and cute. warm regards :-)
2008-12-18


kath
Wonderful, and so on the mark when it comes to moving :))

I hope your new home will be box friendly ;)

Take care
kath
2008-12-18