Files

by Chelsey   May 12, 2013


I'm a filing cabinet of records that holds dates and times,
reasons and insentives, agendas and dreams.
Storing every wilting conversation, beholding overlooked
emotions, carrying hope in an empty folder.

This workload is named after you because while my
shoulders become indented with the weight of these
recollections, my ankles buckle unto a belt that brings
me to my knees.

That belt is also named after you.

In fact, anything that decreases my energy and declines
me a reason to smile is a reminder of you. I relied on you,
which is all my fault because relying on a person to bring
you happiness is like expecting it to never rain-
while residing in Seattle.

You never did give me a sign that you were willing to
take this further, but after hearing, "I want you", after
seeing, "I'm thinking of you", I guess thats a damn
good reason to assume...ha, well...assume that I'm wanted.

Yet, here I am. In a dusty storage room of misread
interpretations, confusing communication, and
there's no way to burn them. No way to shred them.

No.

These are confidential and must be kept on file...
incase you want to revisit where you left off; finish your case-
fooling around with my heart.

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  • 11 years ago

    by Maple Tree

    Judge Comment:

    I do love and admire Chelsey's unique and creative style when it comes to Metaphoric poems.

    This piece was so darn creative and stylish-

    The mind and heart are definitely a filing cabinet, holding all the times, dates and facts.. great opening stanza!

    Belt and buckle named after the person she writes of made me chuckle a bit, but also touches my heart.. for isn't this the truth? All readers can relate to this stanza- That is what grabs me most with this poem is because it is so relatable to the reader and yet tied into a powerful and explosive metaphor!

    The ending says it all.... powerful ending to a wonderful and creative poem.. well done!!

  • 11 years ago

    by Jenni Marie

    Judging comment:

    "I adore the personification in this, it's something I haven't seen used before and that makes this unique and different for me. I thought the first verse was very strong, emotionally, as it's relate-able to so many people and it makes me think on how almost everyone will have something locked away somewhere that is written about them, be it something positive or negative and it's something we rarely, if ever, think about. "anything that decreases my energy and declines me a reason to smile is a reminder of you" I thought this captured the loss and pain that pertains to a break up very well, and it's something I'm sure we have all felt at one time or another. I thought the "ha" was done well, it adds a touch of mockery and sarcasm and yet it is still so incredibly bittersweet because of what it then goes on to refer to. Adore the closing, again I find it bittersweet. To me, it makes me think that you still love this person you are talking to and that should they decide they want you again you know you'll end up giving them another chance even though deep down you also know they don't deserve it and that you shouldn't. Beautiful work as always from you, Chelsey. "

  • 11 years ago

    by Karla

    Chels, I am very fond of your writing. They have this magical touch that is necessary in poetry. Gorgeous piece.

  • 11 years ago

    by Poet on the Piano

    Congrats on the win girl!!!

  • 11 years ago

    by Andrew Packard

    Reminds me of your song!

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