THE LAST DAY

getting ready

After a lengthy slumber

I awaken with a smile on my face

perhaps a dream about my dear soldier

hence, my enthusiasm heightens

I shall walk the deck as soon as

I am bathed and dressed

 

I shall admire the frothy waves

and the rumble of the wake at the rear

the croaking sound of the seagulls

who bounce up and down

and swoop straight over my head

on a flirty dance

the smell of salty scented air on my skin

and the rays of the sun to keep me warm

 

In the meantime, I shall bathe in a tub of bubbles

and lather myself with lavender soap

In a fleeting moment I think back

to when the gentleman places rose petal cream

on my back and gently strokes my shoulders

yet that is in the past and I must now anticipate

a plentiful life with my soldier

 

I dress warm to keep the chill away

to my benefit my dress is loose fitting

I assuredly gained weight on this voyage

my belongings are packed and ready for

debarkation tomorrow

 

Before I venture to the deck

I consume breakfast in the main dining hall

on my way I happen upon the gentleman

In the main lobby

we hesitate to stop yet we carry out momentarily

only to smile and quietly whisper our farewells

he squeezes my hand and we part

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

photo by Travelblog.com
next in series: "AT BRIDGES END

Reviews

[Arundass TP]

Very expensive poem, written very well

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you TP for your review
Warmly
B🌷

[Arundass TP]

Welcome friend 😄

[Ayvid N]

Another great chapter on her preparation for the debarkation, the next day. I loved how she's trying to orient herself to the path she's supposed to take and how she's trying to cheer up and smile at the thought of her soldier. Life has happened to her and she's trying to make the best of it with courage and a certain youthful innocence to her. You're doing such wonderful story-telling, dear Betty.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you dear Divya, you always present such positive and thoughtful reviews…. So appreciated read moreThank you dear Divya, you always present such positive and thoughtful reviews…. So appreciated
Warmly, B

[Neville]

You have a remarkable way of making everything so very real and personable .. every moment so far and very muchly enjoyed .. Warm Regards to both You & your pen .. Neville

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Neville for a delightful review!
Warmly, B

[davidwrites]

Your poem beautifully captures the excitement of reuniting with a loved one amidst the backdrop of the sea, weaving in a sense of nostalgia and fleeting connections with a gentle touch that resonates deeply. Great job!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for a lovely review
Warmly, B

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Betty... every day is a new Adventure where Hearts become entwined. Springtime in the Mountains of North Carolina. Best to you, my friend. softly, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Pat, I always love your reviews...it is gorgeous here now... thank you from my heart....
Warmly, B

[Pete]

like well-told scenes in a movie. the perspective of knowing her thoughts and being inside of her head is intriguing. the hand squeeze at the end is telling ... :)

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Pete.. I only wish… thank you for your always great reviews.. appreciate them; the next episode tells a lot!
Warmly
B.

[Mauricio Montoya]

This is a well written piece but as read it brings back other meanings from memories, it took me back to San Diego a navy town I work in the ship yards surrounded by the Pacific fleet my niece married into the navy her husband out on ship 6 month and sometimes more, this poem made me think of her, time past and they no longer but your words ring from heart because I read now what she shared with me once upon a time,thank you for sharing Betty.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Ma for a very personal review!
Warmly, B

[Mauricio Montoya]

Betty the poem itself is very personal buy an enjoyable read.

[Miss Sharon]

Quite interesting and well written. No problem holding my attention! ~Sharon

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Sharon; it's part of a series, AT BRIDGES END....Glad it held your attention; next one is most interesting I think!
Warmly, B

[Sami Khalil]

I love it; very enticing and descriptive. Good anticipation is relieving for weary souls. Good vibration is good for weary bodies.

[Betty Hermelee]

We'll see what transpires in the nest soap opera episode!!! Thank you do much for your lovely review!
Warmly, B

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Like watching a movie. You are welcome

[Tom]

A fond farewell in maritime surroundings, tho we may be parted, love like the lapping waves and high, low ebbing of the tides, everlasting.....

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Tom for your very poetic review
Warmly, B