I never knew the place I hold in your heart would be put up for rent. Eviction notice at my feet, I box up my things, leave the key, and search the world for shelter.
Poetry – Eviction
I never knew the place I hold in your heart would be put up for rent. Eviction notice at my feet, I box up my things, leave the key, and search the world for shelter.
Maranda Russell 
62 responses to “Poetry – Eviction”
Very well-written, Maranda. Stated so matter-of-factly, it leaves the reader to fill in the emotions. Since most of us have had similar experiences, that is easy to do! All the best! Cheryl
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Thanks! Glad you liked it ♥
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♡ Agreed
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♥♥♥
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We’ll all be searchin’ soon!
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Yeah, the eviction crisis was actually the inspiration for this one.
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Reblogged this on Art, Photography and Poetry.
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Thanks for the reblog!!!
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My pleasure. Best Regards.
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Beautifully penned; and, so poignant. I have re-blogged. Best regards.
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♥♥♥
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My pleasure. Great write. Have a wonderful weekend.
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This is a great poem.
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome Cheryl
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I love the poem. Hate the truth in it. Aren’t we better than this? This is not happening in a lot of countries at this time.
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😦 true
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What a great poem, M…..”I box up my things,
leave the key, and search the world for shelter” ✨
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Thank you ♥
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You’re welcome….
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These lines are enough to make anyone emotional.. and I loved the last line.. “search the world for shelter” ..!!
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Thanks, it is a sad world we find ourselves in 😦
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So true !!
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Excellent poem, Maranda!
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Thank you! ♥
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
SAD SUBJECT—-JIVING POEM!
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Aw, thank you!
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That is a really good “idea” depicted in your words. I say “idea” because I can’t think of the right word.
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Thank you for the feedback 🙂
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The understated emotion makes this all the more powerful.
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Thank you! I always consider myself a minimalist.
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Best I think 🙂
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Very emotional and beautifully written!
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Thank you!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks for the reblog!
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Always happy to share your posts with followers!
xoxo 😘💕🌹
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Hugs. Hoping this is a reaction to the world or a reflection on past experiences, at least? Not a present reality right now for you? But, beautiful post…
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Yeah, this one isn’t personal, at least not presently. The eviction part was obviously inspired by the crisis we are going through right now and the rest just kind of wrote itself.
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Well-crafted poem Maranda! Your words tell of the financial and economic hardship some people are facing. You found an honest photo as well.
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Thanks ♥ My heart breaks for all those suffering right now through no fault of their own.
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Thanks for writing this poignant poem. This will unfortunately become the reality for so many in the coming months, I fear.
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Yes, I fear that as well.
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This took my heart. So beautifully written. 💕
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Aw, thank you!
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Very heart felt
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Thank you ♥
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I love it! Beautiful! 💕💕
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Thank you ♥
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Absolutely a beauty of a poem. best read of my day!
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That is high praise indeed! Thank you ♥
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You deserve it. the imagery is out of this world. you’re most welcome.
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Very beautifully written. What a great metaphor.
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Thanks ♥
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A poem about ending. I do hope you’ll write a sequel about beginning.
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Maybe I will 🙂
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Beautiful!!!
Here’s my poetry blog if interested
https://thetigressawakes.wordpress.com/2020/10/01/some-kind-of-blue/
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Thank you, I’ll try to check it out soon 🙂
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Amazing–so impactful!
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Beautiful ❣️
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Thank you!
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