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Pretty Picture Postcards

I get pretty picture postcards
from faraway places,
not many but over time
they accumulate 
on walls, fridges 
and marking pages in books.

Mostly from old girlfriends
writing to prove
they are still alive.
"Amazing scenery, wonderful people,
haven't had a decent cup of coffee since Montreal,
watch out for the water in ice cubes.
Wish you were here (Not!)
all my love xxxx"

Still on a dull grey morning, 
a message from Mexico, Italy,
Vietnam or New Zealand
is at least intriguing.

Me, I never send postcards
as I never go anywhere
but I get pretty picture postcards
from faraway long ago bitches
every now and then.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 7/26/2015 10:42:00 PM
I must have waited and saved the best for last. this has got to be one of the best poems I have seen all night and I've been here over an hour. FAVE
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D.W. Rodgers
Date: 7/27/2015 3:01:00 PM
Andrea, thanks for visiting and kind words. Always save the best for last :) Sigh, these days the postcards we get are from the kids on their travels.

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