Friday, April 4, 2025

A Brother's Letter

 


            Sam,

I have one hundred eleven American dollars saved.  With that, I am boarding the ship that will take me to the new land.  There is nothing for me here.  Once there, I will write to let you know where I am.

Do not try to follow me.  Even if the ship should leave a wake, it may dwindle to nothing, leaving no trail for you to find and you will be left to float aimlessly at sea.  So, if you do follow, bring a sandwich or something for your journey.

Tell Mama I said good-bye.  I have left some rocks by the side door.  She can place them around her garden to keep the rabbits out.  It’s a lot of rocks.

PS
         If I change my mind I’ll be home by 6, so don’t eat my dessert.



 




1 comment:

Pauline said...

I made it a half a block before Mom said: "Get back here right now"!