Treasure Trove

A short poem on treasured possessions.

A twisted trumpet, a fallible flute
A toy-train with a shrill whistle to toot
A doe-eyed doll and a stodgy soldier
A few pennies in a modest coffer

A humble house, a river rippling by
Ragged mountains and golden crops of rye
A hideous cow and a fat, harried hen
All part of a painting marked ten-on-ten

A broken buckle, records of art rock
A faded photo in a bright red smock
A crumpled rose amidst sheets of paper
A golden pen, an unfinished letter

A shabby stash in a creaky old chest
Memories lying in a lone corner
Reticent yet steadfast allies of mine
Filling many a dull day with sunshine