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Thursday, March 3, 2016
Letting go Haiku~
Midnight Blue Velvet
Stars like sequins on bodice
danced until morning
for eternity
Pink polka-dotted silk scarf
in back of closet
An old bridesmaids gown
Mustard yellow satin thing
inside the black hole
once a perfect fit
party ready prom formal
creates fabric sky
yesteryears garments
miles of fond memories
remained in my care
saved for my daughters
but they didn't want these things
forever and more
so finally let go
recycled vintage dresses
and love the new closet space
~
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Oh Gemma... what a poignant haiku on letting go and new space... such beautiful memories all floating like stars on this fabric sky...
ReplyDeleteI'm also at the stage of letting go---and it's not so easy, is it? At least, not for me!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful sentiment about something that is very difficult to do. I have had to do that recently and it's hard to let go of them because of the memories. But then I realized I have the memories even with out the dresses! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteColorful photo and love the dresses ~ doesn't it feel great to 'let go' ~ lovely haiku about the process ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend to you ~ ^_^
Very nice letting go ritual! Healing and creating space!
ReplyDeleteLetting go is quite difficult, but not impossible. Love this. :)
ReplyDeletedear gemma,
ReplyDeletewhat a treasure you are - sharing your heart and memories with us-and your closet for so long with your daughters! my life is brighter and warmer in knowing you. xo
So beautiful and heartfelt. Welcome in many new joys
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by my blog Gemma
Much love...
In my entire life I have never had such pretty dresses as these, so I can't relate. But they sure do make a pretty picture. I do have two old pair of jeans from the 1980's. LOL. Does that count? I don't wanna let go because they might take me back one day. Ha!
ReplyDeleteYes,very hard to let go is so many areas of life. The closet is one of the worst for me, Like a memory closet!! I think, oh I might wear this, or someone might want it, or maybe I'll make a pillow with it and then it goes right in there! Maybe, this summer I will "let go" in my closet... maybe!
ReplyDeletexoxo