bring a picture of yours

Image Courtesy: Tess Kincaid

21-03-1969

dear daddy

sr.ursula took us out last week
mr.wilson invited class 5(my class)
for a picnic in his garden
we sat on white benches and
had sandwiches and lemonade

i stole the placemat
hid it in my pinafore
the lemons reminded me of you
maybe because sister tells me
you are now on garden duty

when i got back to the convent
i cut it up into four pieces
gave a piece each to meena, emily and pearl
my good deed for the day
and i am sending mine to you

because sr.ursula says
giving somebody something that you love
means you love them more
i hope i can see you soon
and please bring a picture of yours

i will keep your picture in my book
and then when i think of you
i will not have to look out of the
window at the lemon trees
don't forget, bring your picture along

i wish i could visit you
mother superior wont let me, she says
prison is no place for young ladies
but i am just 8
would you call me a young lady

love and kisses
your loving daughter
Rose


© 2011 Padmavani Karkera

I wrote this poem(if you can call it that) in response to the image prompt provided by Tess Kincaid on her blog Magpie Tales I am also presenting this at www.onestoppoetry.com for their One Shot Wednesday. I look forward to your feedback as always. Thank you!