Shelf Life
by Carmen H Gray
Once upon a time
Hiding behind the bedroom door
You sat
Sturdy and proud
A place to put
Little treasures
From her pockets
You watched it all unfold
Left behind
To witness walls coming down
But she and I
Came back to see
All the new things happening
And we found you still there
Guarding the room
Waiting for us
To take you with us
A different place
To sit proud again
Monarca Rising 