Last Key Poem by Cigeng Zhang

Last Key

Rating: 4.5


The last key you left
gets rusty

Backyard deserted
House vacant

The key chain tied to the key
is a small gourd

The words on it worn a little
I can still recognize:

I'm empty like a wind
I'll be back

Now the key tied to my wrist
Yes, I hold it -

When I'm empty
I'm back

Saturday, March 10, 2018
Topic(s) of this poem: home,love,memory
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Dr Antony Theodore 10 March 2018

I'm empty like a wind I'll be back Now the key tied to my wrist Yes, I hold it - you will be back, , , , , , , , , memories.. desire for a home coming...... love...... very nice poem dear poet. tony

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Unnikrishnan Sivasankara Menon 22 September 2023

Memories get rusted over time. But heart keeps them cherished, stashed away in the remotest corner. Ready to revisit "when I am empty like a wind"..

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Khairul Ahsan 19 April 2020

'When I'm empty I'm back' - very nice! That happens with me too!

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Sylvia Frances Chan 03 February 2020

This poem touched me very deep, a soulful poem, Cigeng. Please return and write more. You are so poetical. Thank you so much for sharing this last poem. Last Key, but never Lost Key.

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Perdita Young 31 March 2018

The feeling of loss and emptiness has been so vividly depicted, it's a very touching and impressive piece of work.

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Kumarmani Mahakul 16 March 2018

Wonderful imaginary and imagery. Beautifully crafted on home and nostalgia. Interesting to read over and over again. Thank u dear Cigenz for sharing this lovely poem.

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