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Title
Highfield Poem 1 Alice Kociemba
Description
Writing by Alice Kociemba, inspired by a historic postcard.
Creator
Alice Kociemba
Source
Wish You Were Here: Postcards from the Past
Date
2023
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Language
English
Type
Creative writing
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August 12, 1913
Miss Jenny Simmons
33 Beacon Street
Boston, Mass.
Sis,
You are the only one I can confide in. You were
with her at the luncheon before it happened.
You know the talk around town.
Arthur and Emily had the despondent Appleton genes
from their mother. Poor Mr. Beebe blames himself
for having guns in the house. Especially after Arthur.
Well, I dropped off a condolence note at the mansion and
took a walk to a kettle pond, what they call the Punch Bowl.
After looking out over the water, I turned and
saw it: a blood-red film coating every bush and bramble.
That’s when I knew they’ll have no peace as long as Highfield stands.
I’ll arrive tomorrow on the 4:00 train with Maisie.
Lovingly,
Alice
Alice Kociemba
Miss Jenny Simmons
33 Beacon Street
Boston, Mass.
Sis,
You are the only one I can confide in. You were
with her at the luncheon before it happened.
You know the talk around town.
Arthur and Emily had the despondent Appleton genes
from their mother. Poor Mr. Beebe blames himself
for having guns in the house. Especially after Arthur.
Well, I dropped off a condolence note at the mansion and
took a walk to a kettle pond, what they call the Punch Bowl.
After looking out over the water, I turned and
saw it: a blood-red film coating every bush and bramble.
That’s when I knew they’ll have no peace as long as Highfield stands.
I’ll arrive tomorrow on the 4:00 train with Maisie.
Lovingly,
Alice
Alice Kociemba
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| This Item | dcterms:references | Item: The E. P. Bebee Res. Falmouth, Mass |
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