I came upon this abandoned card
In the shelter of a Kent station
It lay like a recluse in a neglected room
Out of curiosity I picked up the poppy card
It was from a teacher to a departing pupil
It read and I have changed the names to avoid distress
To Billie
I hope your future adventures
Are filled with love success and happiness
Mrs L
In a way I was cross with the girl
As I did not think the loss was careless
It had been a wilful and deliberate act of defiance
I wonder if she will regret her past insolence
In her more mature years when she too is treated badly
By those who she tries to guide and mentor into womanhood
April May
June 2022