This is a new way, new to me at least, of reviewing one's current position.
A little depressing seeing oneself defined by a piece of luggage. The
backpack of dreams, fading horizons. Good read Gary. Thanks Arthur.
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From: "Gary Blankenship" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 11:16 PM
Subject: new: I Am Luggage
I Am Luggage
I am luggage
discount binned
gray fabric
a small tear bottom right
coffee stain on the shoulder
one wheel wobbly
the other straight and true
fluorescent green thread on a handle
to stand out from the crowd
the pull handle sticks in droughts
nothing a shot of WD-40 can't fix
lock lost
the key saved
key misplaced
the lock in a junk drawer
zipper ready to separate
to spill the contents on a carousel
underwear and socks
to go round and round
until the magic ring is grabbed
I am luggage
stored in the closet
beneath winter sweaters
summer fans
used wrapping paper
and tangled ribbon
I am luggage
I desire to be a backpack
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