the lost and found box

in the past

i kept a box in the closet

of things

left behind.

a watch,

a ring, a religious

bracelet,

a rosary.

reading glasses.

an occasional wig.

a nylon stocking,

a pair

of once worn

stiletto heels.

a coat in the closet,

a scarf.

a hat, gloves.

an assortment

of lingerie

and creams.

instruction books

on the karma sutra.

i stopped asking,

did you leave this

behind,

is this yours?

that never went well

if it wasn't.