Ruth Brandt — The Suitcase on the Porch
He watched our children playing among the path markers.
“I think I’ll remember this instead.”
I didn’t ask him what he meant.
I didn’t need to.
At sunset we packed the children into our cars.
Wren fell asleep clutching a packet of seeds.
Jude demanded a promise that he could return when the olive tree was taller.
Oliver asked whether there would be cake.