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