A Love Letter

He has written her a love letter.
Something he could have been better
At before. There is so much more
That he has to say, so much more
That he has to give.

Dear N,

Please forgive.
If you'd rather forget, please don't regret.
There is always another day,
Another smile, another chance to fly.
There is always another boat to cross
The river, another coat when you shiver,
Another hall to dance the waltz,
Another book to learn it all.
I was walking on our path until
It became such a mess.
When it got wrong, you stood
Strong. This state has made you unfamiliar
With yourself. I know you felt like
Someone else.
I grieve, my dear. Please forgive me.
If you'd rather forget, please let
Another chance come my way.
I beg you. I will
Not let you down like that again,
I will not cut you out when I don't
Understand. I will seal
This envelope, but not my feelings.
They are so true, so real.
If you want to write back...

She got the letter and unsealed.
She read it slowly, line after line,
Stood strong again and with a smile.
Forgave him a while ago
And recalled his silent "please go."
She will remember old days,
All rhymes, and his ways
In good faith.


10-Apr-2017

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