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The Wilmingtonian Poetry Journal Poems Inspired by Wilmington, Delaware written by Donata Lewandowski Guerra B.A. Swarthmore College 2004-02-24 4:26 PM VILLANELLE: THE BACK OF THE CARD Previous Entry :: Next Entry Read/Post Comments (0) |
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As I continue to collect vintage postcards of Wilmington, Delaware -- my sites are available on the links above -- I find intriguing the messages written between strangers, family, and friends. While the writing on postcards does not seem to impact their monetary value, I am always struck by the sheer historical value of the exchanges on such cards. These messages serve as windows into the minds of their writers -- each a product of time, place, and all factors that make one a unique person in time. VILLANELLE: THE BACK OF THE CARD (Copyright 2004 Donata Lewandowski Guerra, do not reproduce without permission) These strangers' words not meant to last Pressed out in pen or scrawled with lead Still speak on postcards from the past That fill a shoebox with a vast Visual inventory. Unread, These strangers' words not meant to last Harbor scant value in contrast To scarce imagery; once read Still speak on postcards from the past But little count (if one's amassed A century's worth of sites instead). These strangers' words not meant to last Remain invisible, surpassed By landmarks. Places travels led Still speak on postcards from the past. Unmarked by card enthusiast Are treasures hidden in the said. These strangers' words not meant to last Still speak on postcards from the past. |
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