he nearly threw away his life
the book about the pacific war
a gift from grandma
but more than a book

the note attached to the back beckoned
not to throw it out

as you read this book
you will see your grandfather throughout
this is not garbage
it is a barrage of you and your story

this poem is this reality

do not throw it out
pay attention to the things around you

your story is being written
this is all your story

you can learn a bit
about yourself