Welcome to the Museum of Almosts.
Please keep a respectful distance.
Some displays are more fragile than they appear.
Photography is not permitted.
Audio guides are available upon request.
No two tell the same story.
And for our Season Pass holders,
Welcome back.
Exhibit 9: Friendship Bracelet
Threadbare cotton,
knotted with promise,
Sun-bleached
Exhibit 17: Acceptance Letter
Filed away
with all the others
that almost
changed everything
Exhibit 24: Engagement Ring
White gold, size 6
Slipped off
before taking a vow
Exhibit 31: Voicemail
Deleted after thirty days
This number
is no longer in service
Exhibit 45: Reading Glasses
Blue acetate frames
Folded neatly
They never saw
the final chapter
Exhibit 60: Boarding Pass
Row 3, Seat A
Destination: Home
Because Maui isn’t going anywhere
Exhibit 72: Recipe Card
Her handwriting has faded
Smells of burnt sugar and goodbye
Serves eight
You’ll notice that every unopened door
helped construct the hallway
beneath your feet.
Why not commemorate your tour
by visiting our gift shop?
Most visitors leave
with more than they brought.
Be sure to sign the guest book
on your way out.
Ask about a membership.
We know you’ll come again.
About the Creator
Laura Roodenburg
Author. Believer. Educator. INFJ. Texan.
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