A PLAUSIBLE TRUTH

and so it goes....

Upon return to my cabin

a faint smile endures on my lips

perhaps it was the hand squeeze from the gentleman

or a bit of inner delight to reunite with

my soldier before long

 

I have two garments left

all the rest are packed in my trunk

for debarkation in the morning

I despise my aspect at this moment

as I peek in the mirror

my apparel looms a bit too firm

I recognize my eating habits on the ship

yet I struggle to watch my waistline

 

I muse back to my days before the sailing

and peruse my letters and telegrams

from my soldier

Oh, how I miss him

I must resolve the last time

we were intimate

Oh my, three months

maybe……

I shall find my calendar

 

Before I gasp aloud

I blanket my lips

then I let loose a shriek

In my view I shall not deny

that I am possibly with child

tis not the affair with the gentleman

much too early

my heart flutters like a butterfly

I must sit down on my bed

and reflect on this plausible truth

a challenge to accept

if I disclose this to my soldier

this may intensify his love for me

no one to comfort me straight off

alone once more

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading !

Reviews

[AYVID N]

The truth seems plausible enough! She's been putting on weight and it was certainly a possibility. Now that it's almost certain, one will be left wondering if it's the soldier or the gentleman. It will be interesting to find out how she navigates this particularly rocky stretch.
This story is getting more gripping with each successive chapter.

[Betty Hermelee]

I’m thrilled that you are following the story because I value you opinion and your support,,,, thank you once more for a thoughtful review….
Warmly
B..

[Stella Armour]

Oh Betty, i was sure i had reviewed this poem before , i read it and never commented , how foolish of me..
Now there is a different twist to the story, how amazing , and would never have thought it may not be the gentleman's child .... indeed !
The butterflies in her heart will soon be felt in her stomach ...

[Betty Hermelee]

I'm sure you are correct Stella...we'll see what happens in my head!!!
Warmly, B
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I'm sure you are correct Stella...we'll see what happens in my head!!!
Warmly, B

[Stella Armour]

i am loving this 😊

[Einstein Noodle]

oh my ... plausible indeed, Betty .. great scene and setting ... a tale of so many young ladies whose soldiers are away ... for your young lady ... she seems in the clear as far as who the Papa is .. but i am worried the soldier may not take the "i'm so happy" road ... maybe you will reveal it in the followup??? ;) very fine pic to go with as well says i!
E.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you E. For a. Very spot on review, keep reading! Much appreciated!
Warmly, B

[Dave Brown]

I seem to have missed this episode
I agree with Jacob, wondering if your soldier might be turned off at the thought of a child.
It is even plausible that while your loose lady has been off 'fraternizing, he may have become more than somewhat enamored with a dazzling nurse, who, a result, has also found her outerwear becoming a 'tight' fit , and he now presented with the necessity of making a difficult choice of whether which one??

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Davie, you are a good mind reader! Thanks so much for your very pertinent comments
Warmly, B

[Shelley Warner]

Oh yikes! That poem tells a compelling story.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Betty… like a Swan floating on a Lake… Life is beautiful and somehow is a Song 🎶 that becomes a new beginning where the Morning welcomes ❤️ Hearts that bring blessings. gently, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you dear Pat for melodious review!
Warmly, B

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful work. You paint the scene well.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Thomas for your kind review
Warmly, B

[Tom]

A bittersweet conundrum to ponder, penned poetically as if the lady had wriiten her thoughts down in a diary or her own personal journal, eitherway she has an important decision making statement, will I tell him or should I wait for a much later appropriate moment?

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Tom, an excellent review, you really dug deep..
Warmly, B

[Weeping willow]

Very nicely expressed my dear poet. Very intense words ;-}

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you WW, for a lovely review, much appreciated...
Warmly, B

[jacob erin-cilberto]

or he may run...let's hope it is the former.
I like this story you have presented in poetry...the saga continues.
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you J, much appreciated
Warmly, B