Tag: family

  • My Father’s Suitcase

    My Father’s Suitcase

    Dad’s suitcase stands out in my mind Torn synthetic leather Stuffed with videos and torn underwear Cinders filled our eyes And the superhuman vision Of a man running down the steps Me and my sisters Looped our little girl bodies Around his size 15 feet Cried on his shoes And screamed “Don’t go! Please!” The…