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

[Thomas W Case]

Beautiful work Betty. Dreams are so powerful.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Thomas, much appreciated
Warmly, zB