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A Broken Love Story

"My dearest, sweet, beautiful John, Just a quick note to tell you how much the last two weeks meant to me. I know it's only been a moment in time, but my life has changed; my soul has changed. Our walks and our talks and your arms holding me under that old Maple tree, I want to see you again soon, if something can be arranged. I'm sure you'll think this silly, but I think I've fallen in love with you. Do you believe in love at first sight, do you love me too!? I'll love you forever, Jane" "My dear sweet John, Finally I've heard from you. It's only been a week but seems like forever. I've carpeted my bed with each page and read each word a hundred times. You said you loved me too, and nothing could keep us apart, nothing, whatsoever. Promises of you and I together, even if it takes a thousand lifetimes. The words you write are so sweet and tender. Why does it feel they were so hard to render? Love always, Jane" "My dearest John, It was so nice when I received your last letter. You seem to remember everything. The morning at the beach, I'm sorry you were bored, I like lying in the sun. And the thing you had for that girl last year; what we have, to me, is more then a fling. I know nothing is perfect and neither am I, but at least we had some fun. Maybe when we're together again, though I don't know when, we can work things through. We can talk then. Love Jane" "Dearest John It's been a while since I've heard from you. I've waited eagerly with tears in my eyes, but I think perhaps this means we're through, unless you agree there will be no more lies. It seems I can't stop thinking or crying. Is there hope? Or, should I stop trying. Yours, Jane" "Dear John, It's been a long time since I have corresponded with you, but I think it's time to put this to rest. All of the feelings I had were true, but things have changed and I think this is best. I'll think of you, as my broken heart mends, and if you wish we can still be friends. Jane" 9/5/2015

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 6/6/2016 11:29:00 AM
Love never ends ... if it is true love it stays in your heart forever. Love hurts ... love breaks ... love heals. That being said I am sure Jane forgave John for breaking her hear ... just because she loves him more than she loves herself!
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James Inman
Date: 6/6/2016 12:02:00 PM
A profound and lovely thought AMLT. I could be wrong, but it sounds like the voice of youth speaking through you. I agree, love never ends but sometimes we mistake our desire to be loved for true love.
Date: 6/5/2016 9:01:00 PM
Dearest John, Please keep writing ...
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James Inman
Date: 6/6/2016 7:32:00 AM
Aww, even if he broke poor Jane's heart?
Date: 8/13/2015 2:00:00 AM
Congrats on ur awesome winning write James!
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Date: 8/13/2015 1:35:00 AM
James, Congratulations on your win. SKAT LOVE
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Date: 8/9/2015 12:16:00 PM
Your words paint the scene with descriptive moods that bring the essence of your experience into our conscious mind and we can walk in your shoes for a short time and feel what you feel. An outpouring of emotions that surges up from the heart and splashes against the page in quiet defiance.. Emile. #7
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James Inman
Date: 8/11/2015 7:50:00 AM
Emile. Thanks for the wonderful comment.
Date: 8/7/2015 7:12:00 AM
Beautiful write James. Your heart will mend with the help of your beautiful pen!!! God bless.
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James Inman
Date: 8/7/2015 9:30:00 PM
Thank you Yolanda, a combination of several long ago relations.
Date: 8/6/2015 9:31:00 PM
From the title itself, one could deduce the outcome. Oh but I like the style with which you wrote your story which gradually unfolded through each letter. Good one, James! hugs!
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James Inman
Date: 8/7/2015 9:26:00 PM
Thanks Kim. Probably could have come up with a better title.
Date: 8/6/2015 5:47:00 PM
Very nicely penned James...I like how you made her endings slowly fade to just Jane"...best wishes
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James Inman
Date: 8/6/2015 7:03:00 PM
Thanks Joseph, glad you noticed.
Date: 8/6/2015 5:42:00 PM
hahahahaha. Some women are like this exactly!! (and some guys too!!!) So sad. When will they get a clue? Loved this.
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James Inman
Date: 8/11/2015 7:54:00 AM
Andrea, thanks for the visit. How different things would be if we could live our lives backwards. Hind sight!
Date: 8/6/2015 5:40:00 PM
On your comment on your crushes, yes, I had a few of those where the guy never had a clue. SO CLUELESS, and here I was watching them with goo goo eyes!! Let me read your poem now.
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Date: 8/6/2015 1:23:00 PM
Beautifully penned story James - guess the final letter is really is a 'Dear John' letter:-( good luck int the contest:-) Hugs jan xx
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James Inman
Date: 8/6/2015 7:06:00 PM
Jan, I've had more then my share I'm sorry to say. Thanks for the visit.
Date: 8/6/2015 1:16:00 PM
James wonderful love the love letters theme 7 and thanks for visiting my sizzling poem, all my imagination
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James Inman
Date: 8/6/2015 7:13:00 PM
Thanks, BW. Seemed like an interesting idea, don't know if I did it justice. As for your other comment, a wonderful imagination you have, maybe something for your bucket list. The photo reminds me of El Yunque.

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