Impossible to Throw Away

Summary

The author reflects on the emotional attachment to a growing collection of greeting cards that evoke nostalgia and are too sentimental to discard.

Abstract

The article "Impossible to Throw Away" delves into the author's personal connection to a burgeoning assortment of greeting cards amassed over time. Inspired by Lucy The Eggcademic's poem on greeting cards, the author describes the collection's sentimental value, which includes cards received and those inherited from others. Despite the physical decay and dust accumulation, the cards hold precious memories, particularly cherished during Christmas when they adorn the home. The author challenges others to engage with the same sentiment through a poetry prompt focused on greeting cards.

Opinions

The author finds greeting cards emotionally significant and irreplaceable, making them impossible to throw away.
The collection of cards is seen as a beautiful sight, despite the inevitable fading of colors and accumulation of dust, emphasizing the value of the memories they represent.
The act of displaying the cards during Christmas is a cherished tradition that brings the past into the present.
The author tags several individuals, possibly contributors to the collection or fellow poets, inviting them to explore the theme of greeting cards in their own work.
The article suggests a deep appreciation for the tangible expressions of love and connection that greeting cards symbolize.

Poetry Prompt: Greeting Cards

Just a few of them: photo captured by the author in December 2019

Piles of greeting cards, Colours fading away slowly, Dust cover memories.

When I read Lucy The Eggcademic (she/her)’ s poem about greeting cards, my mind immediately ran to the huge collection of cards I have back home. The pile keeps increasing each year from the cards I get, as well as the cards that people can no longer provide a home for. I simply can’t throw them away! They bring back memories (mixed with the slight whiff of dust and decay). It’s a beautiful sight when they come out of the cupboard to decorate the home each Christmas.

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