it is a worthy goal and path that you have set your feet upon. I wish you good luck with it. I really like these lines:

Suspended and not drifting far
Weightless fodder for my net
Today must be a lucky day
Just maybe, I’ll reclaim them yet

*hugs, Cat

this piece! I like the title, the theme and the rhyme. Just a couple of little bobbles in the meter, that can be fixed with a little attention. Sometimes the meter can be thrown off by a simple placement of words.
I would try using:

Destined, never to be kept instead of the proffered line.

[Alas]? Alas usually denotes the dismay of a scenario. I would use [Hooray!]

Delete the word [Like], you still get the idea across and keep the meter.

Delete the [Just], again, you get the message across, keeping the meter.

All-in-all, a very good poem that kept my interest all the way through. ~ Geez.
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Everything about this. I think we all save things from our past and sometimes revisiting them brings back such fond memories. Excellent write!

Rosewood Apothecary this was a fine read. I like the fact that in the poem you were able to bring out the optimistic spirit of the person while reminiscing on trophies and tokens.

My favourites lines are
Depressed, dejected, but aware
I will retreat into myself.
Spend some time and walk the halls
Examine all the dusty shelves

Self-reflection and being present in our own space allow us to think and look at life from a different perspective, being grateful for what we would have accomplished. Beautifully penned.

you have rewritten and rearranged this piece to be better than ever! I applaud your sense of what it takes to make this even more than it was in the beginning! Bravo! ~ Geez.
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