The JUNK DRAWER

I’ve always taken special care

Of broken jewelry you no longer wear

And old hair ties that hold up your hair

The match books and twisty ties are my close friends

I would be devastated if this friendship ends

When you are looking for tape or scissors

They are always in their place

I’ve got pencils with tops if you need to erase

That lid for the canned pet food comes in handy at times

There’s a cloth for your glasses to make them shine

When you are looking for a pen and paper

You can count on me

I even have a magnifying glass to help you see

When you open a bag of chips, I’ve got one of those clips

And in the far corner is Chap Stick for your lips

If you cut your finger and start to bleed

I’ve got exactly what you need

The wooden ruler is here if you want to measure

There are so many things I really do treasure

The tossed copper pennies accumulate at times

I’ve often wondered why you don’t add shiny dimes

I have an array of different size rubber bands

And pretty smelling lotion to soften your hands

I guard your address book, it’s important to you

I care about your things, yet you may have no clue

Do you need a paper clip or a safety pin

Come see me, you can find one within

I try to keep things ever so neat

I’m here for you, I must repeat

I hold all your stuff like never before

I’m proud to be your little junk drawer.

Please don’t think about eliminating the clutter

It will make me sad and my heart will flutter

I love my gadget friends, they are all so dear

Please do not bring the garbage can anywhere near

It’s important you listen to what I have to say

Everything I hold you may need one day.

                                                          sms

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