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My Pocketbook

by Carol Nelson

My Pocketbook

I have noticed lately

That the lady’s handbag

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Can accommodate a small dog.

It is designed and fabulous

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And costs a living fortune.

I think I am out of style.

My pocketbook is faded.

A receptacle…like me.

It is serviceable and organized,

Containing keys and necessary I.D.

Malleable, practical,

It holds communication…always

Needing energy.

It makes no statement, adds no drama

It’s a metaphor for me.

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