Such a small thing

[vr_trakowski]

I have a number of magnets on my refrigerator.  Mostly they go unused; occasionally I notice them enough to use one to hold up a recipe. 

Tonight I realized that over half are gifts.  Aside from the three from family, I have presents from at least four people. 

I haven't talked to any of those four people in years. 

And yet, the thought of taking the magnets down feels like a betrayal.  There's no reason why it should; all things come to an end (what squeak, mouse?) and it's not like I need them.  Some of them fit me; some don't.  And now that I'm aware, seeing them will be a touch of sorrow every time. 

Who will notice?  Who will care? 

Should I care?  I just don't know. 
 

Comments

[ligaras.livejournal.com]

Maybe you can take them off the fridge and see if any of them will cling well to each other? If they do they found something new to stick to and you can send them off, the ones that won't can maybe go back on the fridge for a while...

I understand I think, I ponder stuff like that too!

:-)

[vr-trakowski.livejournal.com]

Hee! I like that. Or maybe I should give them away in turn!