GOOD-BYE GIFTS

Left behind.

My Fanta flute,

washed clean,

for Gamal.

For Old Anwar,

my plump tomato memory,

drawn by me

with a T.

For Muma,

my red pencil and tablet,

and a page filled simply

with my favorite shape.

My favorite funny-bug letter,

rolling in a row:

O    O    O

Open.

Unbroken.

Eternal.