NEW FRONTIERS

journey on...

The cab ride invigorates me

Bustling streets thick with people

Shoulder to shoulder

Many with briefcases

Others with backpacks

Stylish women coiffed flawlessly

Men with hats and brims

Long trench coats

Plenty with umbrellas

Rain must be frequent

Ornate buildings

Some with statuettes

Others with gold leaf trim

Circular streets with grand marble sculptures

Quite different from home

 

I realize the British drive on the left

The cab driver cautioned me

To be mindful of crossing the streets

Quite a few fashionable shops long the sidewalks

I shall take advantage if time permits

And buy a new dress to meet my soldier love

 

Suddenly my face droops, my head bows

My stomach embarks on a bumpy ride

My hands clammy

It must be a return to reality

I simply dread my life at this moment

All scattered and not in a neat little pile

Where do I begin from here?

The ship was so uncomplicated

Except for the affair, yet that is over

So undemanding and accommodating

Hence, I find myself  in a strange country

Utterly lost and alone once more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Photo by Wallpaper Cave
SERIES: "AT BRIDGES END"

Reviews

[mou]

It feels like I'm hovering over a novel that is unfolding slowly and keeping me on the toes. A busy, familiar street--a new city-- then a transition... A realization that some knots are still kept fresh. I love how you paint the beauty of a familiar place and then place the reality slowly.
-mou

[Betty Hermelee]

What a spot on review Mou, much appreciated!
Warmly, B

[mou]

You're most welcome, Betty

[Soren]

We tend to dream of our desires and they continue until satisficed. Another episode in the saga. Nicely written Betty.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you always for your support and lovely
reviews!
Warmly, B

[Thomas W Case]

Tremendous work, Betty. You capture the scene and mood very well.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Thomas as always
Warmly, B

[Miss Sharon]

A very interesting and poignant write my dear. I wish you well in your search for all things wonderful. ~Sharon

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi Sharon
This is part of a series called "At BRIDGES END
I've just labeled the chapters, but don't know if you can see it that way yet...Thank you for a lovely review!
Warmly, B

[Chris Shaw]

I very much admire your description of the busy city of my birth. They can be lonely places for those who are unfamiliar with their surroundings. I sense a crossroads has been reached here. A new dress for a reunion with the soldier of your heart. How will the guilt card play? Perhaps not at all, or perhaps it will sway the outcome. Dear Betty, you keep your readers on their toes. Happy Saturday dear friend.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Chris I always love your reviews! you really do get the picture..yet none of us knows what will transpire..not even me yet..thank you so much always
Warmly, B
B

[emmajoygreen]

Seems our heroine is still adventuring, now in unknown London, she's alone, again. Open to what?
I worry as to what comes next: the lady sees, feels the speed and clamour of her present travel; she wants to buy a dress to please her soldier; her hands clammy. The ship was uncomplicated.. so thought! What a jumble at this point. I wonder how clearly this lady sees her world, whether she is an innocent or what. I need to know more, Betty, creator of fine stories. But seems 'a little late in the day' there are serious concerns in mind. I wonder: one minute the affair is mentioned almost as postscript then:

'I simply dread my life at this moment
All scattered and not in a neat little pile
Where do I begin from here?'

[Betty Hermelee]

DEAR EM....you have this uncanny understanding of this situation...reading between the line and all... even I'm getting mixed up as to her eventual finish line!! still contemplating...thanks dear friend for your astute review and more....always
Warmly, B
Warmly, B

[Re-Pete]

smooth read amidst that street hustle and bustle. i like how it's told in the first person. she's stuck 'tween two worlds. great accompanying pic. what's not to like?

[Betty Hermelee]

Excellent review as always Pete, much appreciated
Warmly, B

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

This is amazing B, it portrait a wonderful picture of busy street's for the reader. My fav line from this - And buy a new dress to meet my soldier love!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for a wonderful review
Warmly, B
keep reading, this is part of a series "AT BRIDGES END"

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

Welcome and for sure!

[John the Baptist]

The young lady finds herself on foreign turf now, where many customs are different. She wonders how she will adjust. Then the nausea strikes, reminding her of an unpleasant reality. She would do well to investigate medical facilities, above board and otherwise, instead of new dresses.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks John for you’re thoughtful review
Warmly, B

[Poetic Beauty]

Some moments in life are uncomplicated until it’s over and the toll of our actions weight on us like a thousand tons and 100 fold. Living in duality is complicated even if one part of the duality has ended.

I love this story you are weaving and I keep coming back to read more of this woman’s tale and adventure. I wonder what her soldier looks like and how much he loves her. I wonder about the affair and how it came to be. So many questions

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi PB….I am in the process of collating these short chapters by number… so that those who haven’t started from beginning can do so …and I can point in the righ direction…. Thank you so much for your understanding review….
Warmly, B

[Poetic Beauty]

You are welcome. I am so intrigue with this woman’s story as it unfolds. Great work on writing an amazing story this way.

[Betty Hermelee]

Again PB , many thanks for your support!
Warmly, B