Postcards

I collect postcards
Because my grandad did.
I don't know why he did.
Just that he did.

He collected locations,
Pictures of far away places in black and white.
In his case, places he'd visited.
Perhaps, for the memories.

I collect images of places, too, but in my case,
Not always places I've seen.
I need Brazil, the throb, the thrill,
I've never been there, but someday I will.

That's a promise I make with every postcard.
I collect people, too.
and postcards advertising films.
A musical I've seen, and loved.
That was a gift.Béla Lugosi, who does not drink...wine.
Idina Menzel painted green.
The royal family, such as it is, at the moment.
Historical interest.
One day, it will not be as it is.
The prince will not be the prince, and the heir will not be the heir.

Times change.
But I collect postcards,
Because my grandfather did.