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I Want to be Your Suitcase

by Alison McKenzie

Today I’m an empty chalk board,
Waiting for the knowledge of the Universe
To fill my nothing with something,
To make sense of the empty space;
Inscribe your experiences,
The formulas you've discovered -
I’m a clean slate.

Today I’m a sunny day,
Bringing smiles to all the Winter Goers
Hiking to get a good dose
Of vitamin D
And a touch of color to pale.

Today I’m a Hare Krishna -
Flowers offered to the Beloved
And worn in reverence
With tulasi beads
Around a strong neck
And dancing ecstatic.

Today I’m the wind chimes
That ring out songs of hope
In a world of wind-blown changes
And mindless traffic,
Reminding all the neighbors
That life resides in the vibes.

Today I’m your suitcase
Holding all your dreams, ready to
Hit the next adventure
So I don’t miss you when you go.

05/26/2009

Author's Note: All the while, what I really wanted to say to him was "Let me be your suitcase. I promise I won't take up much room, and I'll hold all your treasures safely inside me, I promise. If you have to go, just take me with you. I'd rather be your luggage than go on without you." Which makes me wonder about baggage...heheh.

Posted on 05/26/2009
Copyright © 2024 Alison McKenzie

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Kris Mara on 05/26/09 at 04:18 PM

refreshing words and sentiment -- each stanza held a great description to drive your point home.

Posted by Gabriel Ricard on 05/26/09 at 09:48 PM

Perfect build-up to that final stanza. Wonderful.

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