in the apartment
that he never tried to leave
a map of the world


8 Responses

  1. John Stone Says:

    Nice one!

  2. Ellen Grace Olinger Says:

    her life so full
    and then those years
    our turn to be creative
    bring the world
    home to her

  3. Bill Says:

    Such a vivid picture and slice of humanity

  4. hana Says:

    I like this poem a lot! Truthful, ironical and sad observation, that makes a great metaphor too.

  5. psychevida Says:

    Love. Maps.
    Thank you.

  6. Peter Newton Says:

    good work

  7. Elena Says:

    A world dear to him
    because it is supposed
    the fears could no disappoint.

  8. Alan Summers Says:

    I've enjoyed revisiting this poem.

    Alan, With Words

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