Clay vessels lined up on the shelf
Receptacles for hearts’ desires
Candied treats or forensic evidence?
Genie in a bottle (nods – yes, Master)

Stores of little boy treasures sit next
To his mama’s berry preserves
Hiding in jars of all shapes and sizes
Filled with love and care – once upon a time

There are all manner of trifles waiting
To be rediscovered by any who can see
Rocks and shells lovingly collected
From beaches walked with you

Reminders of long ago days
Long ago joys – of long ago us
Time to open the jars? There are
Hearts tucked inside waiting

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(by the moose in her own name)
for Velvet Verbosity prompt Jars