the story so far

poetry by daniel hurst

charm necklace

charm necklace:
single golden
eagle
first discovered
at age
six 
my father
wore them
religiously.
the eagle
his loyal 
oath:
one partner
one love
beholden.




cluttered, drawer;
chain coiled
tight;
charms clump:
crosses, bikes -
his
interests, passions
all clamor
gently)
one day:
empty drawer.
golden
eagle alone
on lifeless 
chain.

charms lost.
house sold.
memories
clamor gently
with the
rest.
Daily writing prompt
What personal belongings do you hold most dear?