Today I received a letter
yes, a real letter
it landed on the doormat
I picked it up
and recognized the handwriting
a letter from a friend
it felt like a gift
of course we also send e-mails
but now and then we write
just write
pen on paper
thoughtfulness
envelope and letter box
wait for an answer
yes, now and then we write
to experience still
the depth of a letter
that before long may no more
Oeke Kruythof
Jenny Narraway translation/transcreation