C

C

 

Sitting by her hospital bedside

the old man looked upon his lover’s face,

seeing not the wisps of white hair or the sunken features

instead he viewed the girl he met years before

singing on her front porch as he would walk the dog.

Using the secret shorthand they developed years before,

when too nervous and unsure to say what they felt.

He kissed her forehead and whispered “C”.

The one letter they had used to mean so much-

caring, concern, commitment .

Looking up, she saw not the weathered features

but the boy who was so shy and afraid so many years before,

kicking stones and looking down,

while his dog napped at their feet.

With fading breath she murmured “C”,

sea �" powerful, mysterious, uncharted and unknown.

“C’ he responded, si

the eternal yes, the positive, the affirmative of life.

With a final smile she gasped “C”,

love continues, love is constant.

 

Author's Note

Because of the visual difference in the homonyms/homophones I never do this one at readings. I think it needs to be seen rather than heard. Thank you for reading.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

such a beautiful write...and what a nice concept...we see what we want to see...and in some cases that is so good...age is relative anyway...and in our minds...lovers can see each other always as young and vibrant..there is always that person inside there...when i look into the mirror i still see the seven year old who ran around in the pastures in Vermont.

thanks for this write.

[SteveB]

Thank you so much Jacob.

[Sharon Kim]

What a beautiful love story. Two soul mates who know each other's heart and soul. Timeless. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[SteveB]

Thank you so much Sharon. I am glad you enjoyed it.

[SyberRose]

Beautiful...and so sad and loving too...really heartfelt indeed...enjoyed Steve:)

[SteveB]

Thank you so much Rose. I am glad you enjoyed it.

[Frieda P]

All I can say is that this is extremely affecting, I have tears in my eyes. Such a lovely letter, C, who knew?

[SteveB]

Thank you so very much Frieda. I am honored but I have to wonder, is it ungentlemanly to have brought tears to the eyes of two ladies within half an hour?

[Frieda P]

I have no problem with tears, they're a natural human emotion, you guys should try it sometime...my pleasure, this was an amazing piece of work...

[KAOlmsted]

Holy cats, either I'm extremely hormonal today or this piece was exactly that touching it brought tears to my eyes...Nice work. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[SteveB]

Thank you so very much. Is there a greater compliment that can be given than tears?

[KAOlmsted]

My pleasure ;-)

[SteveB]

lOL I just noticed, "Holy cats". Another C.

[KAOlmsted]

In my vernacular, "holy cats" is high praise indeed ;-) "holy cats, dude" means you've produced next level stuff that blew my mind xD Happy to meet you, Steve...

-kimmer

[Rogue]

What a tender and touching piece. One to remind us all that true and lasting love is possible and just how beautiful it is when it is found.

[SteveB]

As always, thank you for your kindness.

[Rogue]

Happy to read, Steve. :)

[Angi]

I hope to have this one day, with my shy boy. Yes, it needs to be seen and read, not heard. Beautiful, Steve.

[SteveB]

Thank you Angi.

[Marie]

Very powerful, moving poem...and yes, I can see why this is to be read, not heard.

[SteveB]

Thank you very much Marie.