To My Reincarnation – a poem by Edward Alport

To My Reincarnation


Dear Sir or Madam, and I have no preference to state, 
please find enclosed herewith one soul, used 
but, I think, reasonably maintained.

The owners, if any, before me did not see it fit 
to leave a note, but I believe it was quite 
well regarded and not too badly treated

It has been serviced regularly, while in my care, 
if not frequently. There are some blemishes, 
though no major faults of which I am aware.

It has loved, and has been loved, although
whether it would recognise its loved ones 
if they met again, that I do not know.

It is, I will admit, long out of warranty, 
But if you treat it well it will give you years 
of faithful service, as it has done me.

P.S. When the date finally appears for 
you to pass it on, please do feel free 
to copy in this note to your successor.

Edward Alport is a retired teacher and proud Essex Boy. He occupies his time as a poet, gardener and writer for children. He has had poetry, stories and articles published in a variety of webzines and magazines and BBC Radio. He sometimes posts snarky micropoems on Twitter as @cross_mouse.