POEM STARTER

Submitted by Maranda Quinn

The Burden of Memory

Write a poem that could have this as its title.

Bag

Creased photo of my dad

A decorative spoon brought in an airport shop

Keys to locks familiar and unknown

Overdue and unread library book

A sly pen

Wants, needs, forgotten

Dig into my flesh

Biting over my bra strap

Swinging and swaying

Bumping against my memory as I

Hurry into my day

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