Barbara Alfaro: April 25th Poem

HEART

I sold my heart today,

the gold locket I seldom wore &

my grandfather’s cufflinks,

in a mall jewelry store.

The gold locket I seldom wore &

purchased at Christmas,

my grandfather’s cufflinks,

melting after the teller’s remark.

Purchased at Christmas,

these shining things,

melting after the teller’s remark,

“Good for you, you’ve made

yourself a little money.”

My grandfather’s cufflinks,

shining, engraved.

I sold my heart today.

Barbara Alfaro