March 4, 2012

Walking amidst
discarded toys
much-loved dolls
waiting
longing
to be held again
rusted bicycles
wooden soldiers
metal cars

among old furniture
sofas, chairs,
tables, sideboards
mysterious objects
containers
holding memories of
days in
someone’s
life

photos dated nineteen
something
black and white
tin type sepia tones
some smiling
others solemn
captured within
gilded
frames

old crates labeled
fresh milk
brass and glass
door knobs that
held open
doors
another era
knick knacks
figurines

walking amidst
second-hand treasures
valued as
antiques to
collectors but to
many a walk
through history a
glimpse into
the past