CURIO NUN
placed in the palm of my hand,
a wee little nun with praying hands.
this tiny sculpture hugged
my heart, at once filled my eyes
with salty tears.
certainly my Aunt
leans on my shoulder
as my cousin presents
this precious gift.
Auntie’s curio cabinet
with doors fly open,
empty out,
but these joyous woman
with habits
still inhabit her home
in the tender part of my soul.
this sentiment,
different...
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