Written for: dVerse Poets Pub, Poetics: Object Poems (posted by Mish) "You may be familiar with “object poems” where an inanimate item is the subject of the poem. These poems can center around an every day object, such as a door, a jar, a spoon or something of sentimental value. The object is often brought to life using vivid, detailed descriptions of it’s physical appearance and functions. Choose an object from your home or outdoors. Look past the obvious characteristics and uses of this object. Spare us the details. Instead, take us to the connection that it has made with you or what it represents. What does this object mean? Is their a sentimental attachment? What memories does it hold? (they might not be good ones). How has it’s existence effected you or your life? Does it signify a certain era, event, relationship or transition? What emotion(s) does the object evoke? Is it a symbol of joy, failure, fear, success, childhood, grief, love….? Is there a story? What is this object (to you!) beyond what we see visually." This is not a real dog. Cozied up, sleeping in a basket. I touch the soft fur. For years, he sat on my cousin's couch. Every visitor did a double-take, and petted the dog anyway. He was a source of comfort to me when I lived with her for six weeks during a traumatic move. When my cousin passed away, we took the little dog to our new home. He is the first thing you see when you walk in. That dog, curled in his basket is a constant reminder of my sorely missed cousin. I still pet him as I walk by. https://dversepoets.com/
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These furry little friends seem magical the way they hold our memories and provide us comfort throughout the years. I have one too!
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Then you know!
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But of course he is real…(K)
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For me, yes.
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The last line tugged at my heart!
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Thanks, M Jay!
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That’s sweet. I miss my Rivers so much.
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Both my dogs are up there in age. Thanks, Debi.
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Sometimes the objects which connect us with a person take on a life of their own.
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Exactly so!
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