Echoes of My Father (a samsong poem)
by Priscilla Turner Spada

This box contains echoes of Dad.

This box contains things packed away.
This box contains his long-lost days.

This box contains an ID card.
This box contains a gimp lanyard.
This box contains a seashell shard.

This box contains a brush and comb.
This box contains a time, pre-bomb.
This box contains a wistful poem.
This box contains a note from home.

This box contains a gold tie-bar.
This box contains keys to a car.
This box contains bands from cigars.
This box contains a Navy star.
This box contains remnants of war.

This box contains a pin with anchor.
This box contains a train transfer.
This box contains a pen with paper.
This box contains a calendar.
This box contains a hint of danger.
This box contains the ring from his finger.

This box contains a navy-blue coat.
This box contains a shot of his boat.
This box contains notes that he wrote:
this box contains a bible quote,
this box contains a lover's note.

This box contains a duffel bag.
This box contains more sailor's swag.
This box contains his metal dog-tags.
This box contains a folded flag.

This box contains a lucky stone.
This box contains a wish for home.
This box contains a journey done.

This box contains photos of his wife.
This box contains traces of a lost life.

This box contains echoes of Dad.



 

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