A deserted dresser drawer
Forgotten Memories, just a piece
Of furniture, I was going to throw out.
But the treasure that ancient thing held,
gave me something to think about.
For a bundle of letters in an old rubber band
seemingly from nowhere fell from my hands.
Looking at the dates on the yellowed paper
I now remembered the silver tongued man.
So long ago, while he was at war, letters came
daily, written by his beautiful hand. A deep
romantic with words of gold, he told her always
of his longing and his love. They would soon be
wed when he came back from the war, she was a
lucky woman, who could ask for more.
I bundled the letters back up with a new rubber band,
I carefully placed them back in the old dresser drawer.
No one would understand how much they meant.
A couple separated by the tragedy of war, or how
Joyous when the letter telling of his return was sent.
And as I thought of the couple and the special love they had,
It was so hard to believe they were my Mom and Dad.
Mary E. Lacey
2009
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Kat
What a treasure .
Paul
Ron
I was completely in love with this poetic memory
& totally blown away when you said they were letters about your Mom & Dad!! How Absolutely Beautiful!! The feelings embracing
Lovely Poem Mary! Just Lovely!! And Truely a Priceless Treasure!!
I Would Cherish Such A Gift of "Love Eternal" truely!!
Much Love & Inspirations To You Den Sister
Embraced With Love
Vickie
Heartfelt thanks for sharing,
John Michael Domino
"Love Eternal" is fabulous!!
Hugs,
Lance
What a beautiful love story told in letters! An amazing find! Enjoyed this very much!
Many blessings,
~Linda
Edwin
Be always safe,
Karen
Keep them coming, Mary -- you have a great talent for writing stories in the shape of poems. Susan
Regis
Very moving and real, the treasures we hold on to whether we should or not; beautifully expressed.
John
Newfie hugs, Rose
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D