The Debris

by Caleb H. · 07/03/2026
Published 07/03/2026 14:19

The broom hit something hard and small.

I pushed the fridge against the wall.

Between the lint and the grit of sand,

I found the city in my hand.


A slice of plastic, red and white.

We bought it on a Tuesday night.

The crust was thin, the air was cold.

We weren't yet trying to be bold.


It’s cracked across the phone number.

A relic from a heavy slumber.

I should throw it in the bin.

I’m not sure where to begin.

#domestic life #everyday objects #memory #nostalgia #urban decay

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