THE LETTERBOX

LETTER BOX

 

Weeks of long yawns, groans, sobs

No posts across a vast sea

My skin clammy, chilled

Hair oily, unkempt

No purpose to freshen up

Alone and tense for news

The letter box befits an empty soul

Lost in a vacuous abyss

I am akin with such colorless matters

 

I should seek a vocation

Anything to boost my doldrums

Doubtless I take up knitting

Imagine an amethyst blue sweater

To tally with his transparent blue eyes

Oh, if only I could gaze into those expressive peepers

At this notable moment, but only in dreams

 

Each day I hasten to the letter box with disquiet

Gingerly open only to find naught from abroad

Goblets of salty tears dribble down my cheeks

I gaze into the mirror, repelled by my aspect

 

Is he alive?

Of course

Perchance he is off the beaten path

Where there is no letterbox

I ought to whimper myself to sleep

To pass over my low spirits

As my posts to him need not be

Miserable, only strong yet tender

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading! A poem in the series from The Bridges End

Reviews

[JessyJacob]

It shows how much you are waiting for the letters, wasnt the same other side too? Very deep emotions you have expressed very nicely. Thank you for sharing the poem.
Hi Betty, I have created a facebook page, writers wall, please do visit. Its a collection of poems.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for a nice review, and yes I'll take a peek!
Best, B.

[JessyJacob]

I really appreciate your visit.

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome!
Best, B

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I imagine someone close to the speaker being at War...either a husband or son---
in quite a lesser degree, I am reminded of my long-distance relationship with a woman from Poland.
The letters took a long time to arrive...but they were worth it.
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you J. for a thoughtful review; this is total fiction, but somehow I got into it!
Best, B

[willweb]

You know, this poem really speaks to me. Not so much about a letter box but the anticipation of recieving word from someone you care about. I cannot tell you how many times I have logged on just hoping and praying to hear something, anything. Hope you hear what you are longing for. I didn't. You always write something that touches me. Thank you for posting what you do.

[Betty Hermelee]

AW, that's such a nice thing to say Will, I appreciate you and your beautiful poems!
Best, B

[W. Barrett Munn]

You certainly captured the sense of yearning and concern felt.

Winston

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks for a lovely review W.
Best, B