An imaginary letter from loved ones back home.
Letter From Home.
Dear Love,
I wanted to tell you how clearly
the blackbird is singing this year at dawn.
I am always awake then while you are not here.
I meant to explain the spell I fell under today when
I noticed a butterfly wing, but it will keep,
next year we may share the wonder.
I would love you to feel the velvet leaves springing
as they early unfurl on the new tree-fern,
but that will keep too until you are home again.
What I wanted to say my dearest is how much I miss you,
and because it gets lonely
I have a new kitten which miows, loudly.
Please do take care, you are my all -I do here all that I can.
That war is taking it's toll, I saw Jill today, her Tom
is back home but is now only half a man.
What a shame, yet she said she hoped your stay out there
will end soon, and the hug she sent I will keep.
I try to explain to the baby I yearn for his Dad,
and attempted to take his picture today
but so far, no smiles.
it will all keep though until the next line I write.
I try to pray, and I am burning daily our own special
home-fires.
Now I really must go, and get lonely sleep
in spite of desiring but failing to stem silly weeping,
But I will still try.
If you can, please stay out of the strife.
I do know, like you know, love bridges the miles.
Keep singing our favourite song.
Always your loving wife.
a wonderful tear jerker of a write, such a beautifully written poem..Maggiex
Beautiful poetry Fay. All the news from home is so touching and how special this letter would be to a soldier overseas. The letter brings news of nature, of the family, friends and the heartfelt separation of loved ones. Thank you for composing such an excellent letter.
A real moving letter Fay , where "love bridges the miles" to drive the loneliness away ! -Raj
As always Fay a beautifully crafted piece which brings home the thoughts felt during seperation:)
a letter in time of war heartfel
Yes Fay,Love does bridge distances,but only maybe for one or two heart beats,before the heart ache resumes it's hurting. Great poem though!