Postcards

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Postcards

a memoir, for Amy

Unaccompanied minor. You get your wings.

Camper across America. You, me, Bunny the cat.

How many houses make a family?

Off to college. Empty closet ache.

Snow board, surf board. Who’s bored?

Wedding album. Sweeping rice and dreams.

Always moving. Did I start that?

Your passport, a book.

3 thoughts on "Postcards"

Sylvia Ahrens says:

June 28, 2021 at 5:05 pm

Brigit – Love this! Having heard about Amy for years, this is a wonderful condensed and poetic version! The last line is so moving.

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Libby Falk Jones says:

June 28, 2021 at 6:23 pm

Love the stories each line conjures. Though I didn’t know Amy, I feel connected to her and you. Especially like Bunny the cat and the board/bored wordplay. This poem shows how much can be said through leaving things out.

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Brigit Truex says:

June 29, 2021 at 6:28 pm

Thanks again for the feedback! I’m pleased the lines worked!

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