The electric home care bed was installed in the living room. The new chapter of Maria's journey begins. This is the second day of her waking up in the living room. Maria, with the help of her friend Norippe, re-configures her apartment as well as her life.
Sorting out things to discard.
Cassette tapes, DVDs, Plates, clothes
I don't need most of them.
We decided to give them away for recycling.
A bag full of my stuff
My precious belongings; I want somebody to use
My shoes, my crystals and my party dresses.
Things of the past when I had fun
I walked down Park Avenue glammed up.
Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center
Symphony, ballet, Christmas
The Prince Tower Park Hotel, which has changed my life.
I had great times at parties I worked for.
The champagne ball, Christmas party, casino, the new year's party.
I greeted guests with a big smile as receptionist till
My cheeks were sore.
1:00 pm we drove to Yokohama.
It was my first outing in 10 days.
The blue sky, driving; wind blowing on my cheeks.
Why do I have this illness?
At midnight, I organized my room with Norippe.
Sorting out one by one
Opening and closing one drawer and then another.
Feeling hungry, we smiled at each other at 2:00 am.
The tomorrow is coming
When Norripe leaves.
Will I able to hold my tears?
In these days it's hard to bid farewell.
'Cause it could be the final one.
Poem by Maria Franki
Edited and translated by J.Ujiie
©2011
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