Analysis of A Key to the Past

a key touched my heart i found in the drawer.
a key made me start to remember before.
well used and patinad, it's one of a kind.
my heart starts to reel as my thoughts come to mind.

it's opened the door many times in my life.
to a place where i knew i was safe from the strife.
you just never know what you'll find when you clean.
it's surprizing what a key to the past can mean.

i woke up this morning one day further beyond.
i found this key, not unlike a magic wand.
it transports me to a time and day.
where the past can't be changed, no matter what you say.

i can't help but wonder what present keys will bring.
when i clean out this drawer next time, what truth will ring?
a key just as simple as simple can be.
leaves me simply grateful for the effect it's had on me.