The Letter

Lorna



Folded it lay and white

Folded tight

On the white of the cloth

A hasty read

Then idly tossed

No seeds 

Were planted in the heart

It had flown so far to find

The wind that had carried it

With high hopes aloft

Turned back alone

And imparted with soft sighs

As he roamed

Sad news of a love that died

 

  • Author: Lorna (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 11th, 2018 04:56
  • Comment from author about the poem: Wanted to share Mean Mary James again with you as I am absolutely adoring her music...... here are the lyrics to her song if you didn't catch them all - very beautiful: https://meanmary.com/lyrics-sierra
  • Category: Love
  • Views: 85
  • User favorite of this poem: Laura🌻.
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Comments8

  • Michael Edwards

    Great lyrics Lorna.

  • orchidee

    A good write Lorna. I thought ya 'tossed aside' my singing?! heehee.

    • Lorna

      You would like the lyrics of the song Orchi - at first I thought it was a love song (since I couldn't quite hear all the words) but then realized it's about a sailor writing to thank "his friend" (God) for saving him.... very beautiful! So you can sing this one in church!

    • Neville

      be proud of these words my friend, I am for you.. N

      • Lorna

        Thanks Neville.... I kinda thought this one was mediocre so thanks for the nice words.

      • Laura🌻

        Lorna,

        I love your great poem. It’s an amazing read!
        Thank you for sharing the link.
        I listened to the song as I was looking at the lyrics. It was beautiful indeed!

        ~Laura~

        • Lorna

          Nice Laura - thanks!

        • ANGELA & BRIAN

          GOOD EVENING LORNA : ANGELA here ! Love the visual & the video : thanks for directing us to the LYRIC. Lovely to follow while Mean Mary sang the elegant Lyric. I enjoyed your take in the Poem : that the letter was from a LADY ? !
          Yours ANGELA 🧡
          Please check our latest FUSION and BRIAN'S poem "I LOVE YOU BECAUSE" Thanks A & B !




        • Lorna

          Didn't think woman or man....... guess it doesn't matter if someone's heart was broken!

        • Goldfinch60

          Beautiful emotive write Lorna.

        • Neville

          I imagine I would rather read about it than receive it..
          a poem seemingly filled to the point of overflowing with losses and disappointment.. well crafted an very much enjoyed ... N



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