Michelle Faulkner Poet Free verse

The Packing of a Suitcase

As I open the suitcase
The lavender scent fills me
I choose my grandmother's pearls
The well-worn family Bible
Photo albums of lost faces
My favorite book, "Charlotte's Web"
Inside, on yellowed notebook paper
The first poem I wrote
"Let's go, Mom. It's time."
"Who are you?," she says.


3/12/18

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Line Gauthier April 9, 2018 at 10:11 PM A most endearing poem, Michelle. Congrats on your win.

Gregory Richard Barden March 30, 2018 at 4:57 AM Blessings and sincere congratulations on your fine win, Michelle - all the best to you, my friend! :-) Michelle Faulkner April 1, 2018 at 1:25 PM Thank you gregory - so grateful for your kind comment!

Beautiful Scars March 21, 2018 at 6:40 AM i always loved that book! great poem thank you and congrats :)-luloo Michelle Faulkner March 23, 2018 at 8:22 AM so appreciate it!

Gershon Wolf March 18, 2018 at 10:09 PM Eerie: I was sure that I commented on this last week. Oh, well: 'Senior moment,' I guess...At any rate, here goes: This is a winner, Michelle. Poignant, heart-rending imagery,---and that last line cuts to the quick. Kudos! Michelle Faulkner March 19, 2018 at 8:33 AM Yes this is the 'child becomes parent' stage of life for me-

Caren Krutsinger March 18, 2018 at 8:46 AM Poignant. I am now following you, Michelle. I have to. Michelle Faulkner March 18, 2018 at 9:31 AM So kind of you, Caren!

FJ Thomas March 13, 2018 at 1:25 PM Michelle this grabbed my throat. This is beautiful yet so very sad. Michelle Faulkner March 18, 2018 at 9:31 AM Thank you for your beautiful comment!