UNPACKING

Where is it?
I think I saw it
in a box somewhere
or did I put it in a drawer
or room?
or closet?
check the garage
dig through the packing paper
is it in the trash can?
I think I saw it
yesterday
but now I forget where it was
in moving
in these new surroundings
I lose track of things
the mind cannot process it all
I forget where I am
I forget where stuff is
forgive me my trespasses
forgive me
my forgetfulness.

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