UNVEILED

UNVEILED

A Poem by Betty Hermelee
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Developments at sea

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As I meander to my cabin

A bit tipsy, I might say

Befuddled from the demeanor

In the dining room

I, unerringly, slump on the bed

My mind disordered

With a faint headache

 

I drift off for some time

Later, as I dress in my bed clothes

A sudden notion dawns upon me

What is the next phase with this gentleman?

Who seems to be infatuated with me

A long voyage is ahead

Shall I disengage with him promptly?

Or quieten down and keep calm?

I prefer not to pain him

 

The captain’ s dinner terrifies me

As I shall be unveiled with my shipmates

Observing now two at the table

With chit chat at hand

 

Oh, pity me

Why did I return that smile?

First and foremost

I shall not chastise myself

My only desire is to arrive safely in London

And go straight on to hospital

Where my darling soldier shall be surprised to see me

If I sleep well tonight

I may awaken with a different mindset

About the captain’s dinner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


© 2023 Betty Hermelee


Author's Note

Betty Hermelee
Will be away for a few days, please forgive me if I don't respond right away
Thank you for reading the series "At Bridges End"

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Hi Betty hope you are doing good, if you are traveling, hav safe journey. I am also traveling on the occasion of my soldier’s birthday tomorrow. I need your wishes for him and me. Thank you in advance❤️😍. But will reach on early morning the time tics 12am at the airport somehow. May God bless him!!

Posted 1 Year Ago


JessyJacob

1 Year Ago

Aahuu! This heart welcomes the royal king to her world ! She keeps her love and responsibility of h.. read more
JessyJacob

1 Year Ago

Herron - typo taking her time from me.
JessyJacob

1 Year Ago

Dear Betty wish me good luck for my first startup, I start with your blessings touch of your feet �.. read more
I'm loving the series, dear Betty. This part deepens the plot. The association has begun to weigh on her mind and perhaps conscience. A tussel has begun with the self. Is she attracted to the new entrant? Is she perhaps, being swayed away from her existing relationship? All these questions intrigue the mind and grip me to the story. I loved it and cannot wait for what comes next.

Posted 1 Year Ago


Betty Hermelee

1 Year Ago

Dear Divya
An extraordinary review and thank you for that and your enviable support
Wa.. read more
Sleepon it. That's what I always do. Sometimes I do it so well I sleep through the dinner entirely and hey, problem solved.
Dining in company is fraught with danger for me too Betty. I never know if I'm meant to chit or chat, end up freaking out about it and just order in a dominoes instead. But I guess it's harder to do when on a cruise. And the pizza would be soggy when it gets there too.
On second thoughts, go for dinner, because otherwise you might starve.


Posted 1 Year Ago


Betty Hermelee

1 Year Ago

She definitely is in a tizzy!
Thank
You dear friend for fine review!
Warmly
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Betty Hermelee
Betty Hermelee

Black Mountain, NC



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My love of poetry results from my love of art. As a painter I am able to express myself on a canvas. As a poet my words come from my heart, my moods, sometimes sad, mostly upbeat. I like to use vivid .. more..

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