THE LETTER (AT BRIDGES END)

divulging sentiments

 THE LETTER

Our farewell at the bridge is yet disheartening to me

I cannot decipher my soldier’s sense

though we kiss a lifetime it appears

then our hands disengage and he vanishes

I sob all the way to the house

my face soaks and a million tissues

do not cease the droplets

 

I fling the door open and collapse on the couch

weeping myself to slumber

be it only for a short time

at intervals I imagine foolishness

for my behavior with my soldier

could one think to modify emotions? Indeed, it would be awkward

 

At present, I ponder writing a letter to him

disclosing my innermost feelings

how upset, agitated, troubled I am in his absence

and how I get lost without him near me

will he realize my authenticity?

or will this be for nought

my living soul entrusts me

 

My darling:

I hope this letter finds you well and safe.

I resolve to open my honesty to you which has been restrained for so long.

I believe that you presume my nature to be sound, stable, hardy, resilient.

Still and all, I am fragile, distressed, miserable, lonely and I pine every minute of every day. I weep as I write this letter, ashamed of myself for this conduct, yet

I am powerless to modify. This is sincerely my composition. I apologize for my flaws, yet I hope you will uphold your sentiments to me, despite all.

I miss your entire being by now. Please write soon and express your notions as for my shortcomings.

I love you with all my core and do hope you will respond genuinely to this letter.

My heart aches for you.

Sending embraces, Lilly

 

 

 

Reviews

[Dave Brown]

Emotions can be such a difficulty.
I sincerely hope poor Lilly will be able to get through this challenging, romantic chapter of her life!
Out there somewhere, the sun still shines, birds still sing and in time she will find herself once more.
Your involvement in this saga must mean you are a close friend.
If so, I hope you will be able to help give the support she obviously needs.
A friend in need is as important as love itself.
Even tho' I am little else than a random stranger, my very deepest sympathy go out to Lilly

[Betty Hermelee]

you're so kind Dave; since this is all fiction, I don't take sides, but I can understand why the reader does...Thank for a great review.. and for your empathy!
BESTB

[Cherrie Palmer]

A million tears and a million kisses paves this poem .
It's just Beautiful.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much Cherrie, your words mean a lot
Best, B

[willweb]

I don't know about anyone else but I am going out to the mailbox right now. : )
Ok, all kidding (maybe) aside, the letter took my breath away. To have someone love you like that, I am not sure that happens anymore. Your poem/story have captured me completely and leaving me wanting more each time I visit. Beautiful my friend.

[Betty Hermelee]

WOW Will, you're just too kind..but so pleased too that it captures you!
Best to you alwaysread moreWOW Will, you're just too kind..but so pleased too that it captures you!
Best to you always
B