Photograph, 8” x 10”, Framed

This Can’t Be It

By Debbie Cahow

This can’t be all that’s left!

This? now?

It can’t be!

Dutch stamps? candy wrappers?!

Yes- that’s her suitcase-

My god! Her suitcase!

She went on a journey-

So long ago. 

Another lifetime really - off to meet her friend - in the photo.

They both disappeared-

Just disappeared!

 I’ve been a widower -assumed- for decades now.

And today this package arrives. 

No return address.

This can’t be all.

It makes no sense. Nor does it help. 

I’m lost- again. 

Shattered.