“Luggage”
By Ashley O’Hare
Pack your luggage
of clothing and knick-knacks;
not of your memories and emotions.
Those need to be placed on a shelf
in direct line of sight-
preferably near a window
where they can photosynthesize.
If you desire to thrive
in this game of life,
make the most of your experiences-
learn all that you can.
It’s not always easy
to gaze into the past,
but the answers you’ll gain
open the door to new tracks.
You owe it to yourself
to fill your brain
of all you can obtain.
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