The Postcard: a Late Arrival and Love's Revival
What Happens when a Postcard is Mailed, but it Arrives Many Years Too Late?
A simple note to keep in touch.
One stamp, and it is on the way
Without much room, not much to say.
Yet this epistle carried more,
For he had promised, long before,
To hold her visage in his view
Long after he donned Navy blue.
They waited at the boarding gate,
Both vowing boldly they would wait.
The ship embarked on its campaign,
And disappeared upon the main.
This proven vessel took a hit
And vanished in the briny pit.
Her love remained without a word,
Although in time, his memory blurred.
She wed and bred and raised a child,
But ne'er forgot the way he'd smiled.
He'd promised her that he would write,
Before he sailed that autumn night.
One morning, as she combed her hair,
Which tangled silver, fine and fair,
The letterman brought her a note
With picture of a Navy boat.
She flipped the picture over fast
To read the writing, there at last.
In just six words, he'd spoken true.
"Coming home early. I love you."
Published by Linda Ann Nickerson - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle and Sports
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12 Comments
Post a Commentloved this
Reminds me of a song called "Wish You Were Here" where the plane crashed and she gets a letter that says "Wish You Were Here" (and he's in heaven.) Very good!
So so so SO good!
Oh man - heart wrenching. Great poem.
Oh, this is so not fair! I just put my eye make up on and now it's streaming down my cheeks. Oh, girl. You got me with THIS one. A true masterpiece!
Your beautiful poem gave me chills. It reaches the heart as swiftly as Cupid's bow. Thank you.
Wow this was very touching to me, wonderful job on this. You really know how to express your words the right way, love it!!!!!!!
This is so touching!
very moving!
goose bump city ..... Good Job Miss Lindaken