Little Shop of Memories


Sitting on shelves
like price tagged artifacts,
antique kitchen items
remind me of cinnamon,
and my mother apron deep
in showing how much
she loved me.

©Susie Clevenger 2019

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Comments

Rosemary Nissen-Wade said…
A sweet memory (in more ways than one). You paint a wonderful picture with so few, well-placed brush-strokes. She comes alive for me and I can almost smell her kitchen.
May 7, 2019 at 5:17 PM
Sherry Blue Sky said…
I so know how certain items bring back memories of our mothers, or grandmothers. Loved this, Susie.
May 7, 2019 at 5:36 PM
Revived Writer said…
Cooking for someone can be one of the best acts of love.
May 7, 2019 at 5:55 PM
Kim M. Russell said…
There’s no science to what triggers memories – it’s pure magic!
May 8, 2019 at 1:27 AM
annell4 said…
This is so sweet!! Yes, these are things of memories...and your Mother loved you dear.
May 8, 2019 at 9:05 AM
Sanaa Rizvi said…
I love the sensitivity with which this poem is penned, Susie. There are indeed certain things that trigger memories of our loved ones.
May 8, 2019 at 2:14 PM
Magaly Guerrero said…
There is so much magic in scent and sight, in memory that keeps love alive.
May 8, 2019 at 6:51 PM
Rommy said…
Just a sweet little piece. Each line feels like one of those kitchen knickknacks - meant to be appreciated and even held a little individually, but taken all together they're a major chapter in family lore.
May 8, 2019 at 7:37 PM
signed...bkm said…
my mother apron deep....beautiful image especially with Mothers Day around the corner...bkm
May 9, 2019 at 4:55 PM
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August 21, 2019 at 11:02 PM
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