The Tangibles

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Times have changed, 

Being detached is the new cool. 

I now keep souvenirs and memorabilia closer to my heart while the memories are preferably muted. 

What's the difference?? you may ask.. I swear, it's cute and weighs less on the heart. 

Over the recent past, I've gathered a lot of things ranging from a screwdriver to a pine cone...each one of them means a lot... stories of love, friendship, travel, and parts of me. 

And everytime I come across any of these tangibles it is sure to send a rush of chemicals through my blood...  Catalysing the emotions wrecking havoc in my mind.

And all it takes is to hold on for a few seconds.. seconds of long, chaotic calmness.. which help me build enough strength to put it away, and let my thoughts dissolve into thin air.

And the tangibles continue to hide in plain sight, 

Unlike the people, they remain mine until a lifetime. 

*_*

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