Domestic Memory

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An apple tree with a shorn trunk, making for a convenient step. The climbs up to it’s largest branch, and the hours spent imagining adventures.

childhood dreams… all those eternal summer days

The boxes filled with books, toys, and sentimentals. A new bedroom to call my own.

childhood nightmares… the calm before storm

The mudroom, converted into an office. A firm stand and a turned back initiates a new life.

Young adulting… the art of letting go

A townhouse living room filled with Mira’s single-day’s furniture. Our cuddling together to watch TV on a small-screen.

nesting… the ease of young love

A master-suite in a new home. Reversing the wall upon which our queen bed lies against.

growing…into the life

A realtor’s for-sale sign on the lawn.

menageries

a memory called

home

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27 responses to “Domestic Memory”

  1. Gillena Cox Avatar
    Gillena Cox

    Bravo!!! Expertly written.

    Much๐Ÿ’–love

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    1. Frank J. Tassone Avatar

      Thank you, Gillena!

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  2. msjadeli Avatar

    “a memory called home” feels so devastating at the end. {{{{HUGS}}}}

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    1. Frank J. Tassone Avatar

      Thanks, Lisa! ๐Ÿ˜€

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      1. msjadeli Avatar

        You’re very welcome, Frank.

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  3. Ron. Avatar

    I’m glad I posted before I got here to read this because, if I read this first, I’d admit to having no talent in comparison. My hat is off.

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    1. Frank J. Tassone Avatar

      Thank you, Ron! I appreciate it!

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  4. memadtwo Avatar

    So poignant and true. (K)

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    1. Frank J. Tassone Avatar

      Thanks! ๐Ÿ˜€

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  5. K. Hartless Avatar

    These memory stepping stones have gaps, but we are left to wonder. I enjoyed this haibun very much.

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    1. Frank J. Tassone Avatar

      Thank you, K. ๐Ÿ˜€

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  6. rothpoetry Avatar

    Great memories, Frank! l enjoyed your journey through time.

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    1. Frank J. Tassone Avatar

      Thanks, Dwight!

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      1. rothpoetry Avatar

        You are welcome!

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  7. kaykuala Avatar
    kaykuala

    These definitely are ingredients of great memories when specifics are well remembered. They can be relived always with that smile that one never realised is happening at the same time! Thanks for making us remember Frank!

    Hank

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  8. kim881 Avatar

    I love the form of your haibun, Frank, the brief snapshots and use of ellipsis to guide us through time. The apple tree is beautifully evoked.

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  9. Rob Kistner Avatar
    Rob Kistner

    Wonderful memories, Frank, extraordinarily well written. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™‚โœŒ๐Ÿผ

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  10. Rosemary Nissen-Wade Avatar

    Wow! Years of memories, so poignantly encapsulated.

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  11. Susan St.Pierre Avatar

    This absolutely resonates with me. Our homes are our anchors. I got over my parents’ divorce much more easily than the selling of our family home. ๐Ÿ˜ฅ

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  12. M Jay Dixit Avatar

    Homes hold so many memories, nicely described!

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  13. Bjรถrn Rudberg (brudberg) Avatar

    All those little vignettes together form a life story… and the end is crushing though I hope there is a new place to call home.

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  14. chrisbkm Avatar

    Wonderfully told!

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  15. poetisatinta Avatar

    Great form Frank and a story told so well โค๏ธ

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  16. lesleyscoble Avatar

    So lovely ๐ŸŒน

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  17. Al W Gallia Avatar

    Reblogged this on Searching for Serendipity and commented:
    Well done, Frank! A heartfelt reflection that hits home.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Frank J. Tassone Avatar

      Thanks, Al! & thank you for the reblog.

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