Secrets

Posted on April 8, 2018 by katemccarrollmoore

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I picked up a small antique bird

in a musty old shop

a bit of twine tied ‘round its leg

 

I held it for a moment or two

then set it down, walked away slow

in search of the next pretty thing

 

Did I hear it call out to me as I turned?

I couldn’t really be sure

but I picked it up once more

pressed it close to my ear

and this is the story I heard

 

I’ve been sitting here

Just waiting for you

For many long years and a day

If you take me home

I have secrets to share

There’s so much that I’ve seen in this world

Do you know where I’ve been?

Do you know who’s owned me?

I bet that you’re dying to know

 

So I paid for that bird

that’s now perched on my shelf

but it’s never again uttered a word

 

(Day 8: 1 subject 30 ways #personificationpoem)

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About katemccarrollmoore

Kate Moore’s passion is literacy, and she serves as a mentor teacher and staff developer throughout the greater Bay Area. Kate served three terms as the City of San Ramon's Poet Laureate (2012-2018); she also teaches poetry writing workshops for children and adults. Kate holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Social Justice from California State University, East Bay, an M.A. in Teacher Leadership from St. Mary’s and a B.A. in English Education from SUNY Albany. She and Bob Moore are the proud parents of four beautiful grown daughters, and the smitten grandparents of eight beautiful children who fill them with hope for the future.
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4 Responses to Secrets

  1. amyludwigvanderwater's avatar amyludwigvanderwater says:
    April 8, 2018 at 4:02 pm

    When I grow up, I want to write like you. Magical! xxxx

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  2. bobmoore33's avatar bobmoore33 says:
    April 8, 2018 at 4:05 pm

    Wait just a minute now
    I bought it for you
    And I remember how
    And when too
    In a shop down
    In Old Niles town
    The day we drove around
    And remembering Nile was cute
    But that point is moot
    Because it is not
    It’s just dirty dusty and old
    Not what we were Told
    Plus breakfast was shitty
    Ain’t that a pity
    But we still had big fun
    Cause I live you Hun!!!!!

    Sent from my iPhone

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  3. bobmoore33's avatar bobmoore33 says:
    April 8, 2018 at 4:32 pm

    and now I know what is in your brain

    no different better or worse than mine

    NOT insane

    equal –the same

    only difference it seems to me

    yours don’t LOOP–you see?

    Robert C. Moore RSVP Publications Blackhawk, CA. 94506

    Cell-925-200-4002

    ________________________________

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