Aichi Part 3
Aichi, I wrote three poems with you.
A total of 107,000 steps,
and three heavy suitcases when I left.
An antique store I wandered into
no photos allowed,
but for an antique enthusiast,
it lives vividly in my memory.
The vintage watch I almost bought,
that cameo necklace I kept staring at,
the no-tripod rule at the Ghibli park,
the pink dial I didn’t take home,
and the clock I arrived too late to see.
Aichi, you made me realize
that money always finds its way back
but time never does.
From the postcards I printed
to the cherry blossoms drifting quietly,
the theme song echoing in bright aisles,
and the first treasures I carried home.
But more than anything
it was the wind against my face,
whispering hope,
telling me we can always become
who we choose to be.
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Thank you, Aichi
you leave quietly,
But you will always have
a special place in my heart.
Copyright © Samantha Jayne Rabin Ferrer | Year Posted 2026
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