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Signed With a Heart

Love letters Seem to be a thing of the past Do we dare write in long hand? We have lost something very near And dear to my heart For there was nothing I loved Better than to write the words I love you. Signed with a heart. And to smell the perfume And cigarettes And touch the tearstains Of a hand written letter With not an inkling of disdain Lipstick on the outside In the shape of a kiss Never to be forgotten Such simple easy bliss Another gracious act of giving Lost to the winds I hope that somewhere out there There’s a flurry of airmail yet to be delivered That says we are all in love. For I know that one more letter Would mean more than the heavens up above.

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Saanvi Dua

Date: 8/22/2013 8:00:00 AM

WoW!! I absolutely Love this poem of yours !! Keep writing more joyful and powerful poems ! :)) ..............Saanvi :))

Karen Anglesey

Date: 8/6/2013 7:46:00 PM

Dear Kilmer, I am writing this letter to let you know what a joyful experience it was to read a poem written by someone with such a pure and genuine heart. Warmest regards, Karen

Stephen Kilmer
Date: 8/6/2013 7:58:00 PM

My Dearest Karen, It is so wonderful to hear from you again. I am so thrilled that you enjoyed my poem. Your sweet words have warmed my heart on a cold night upon the sea. When I return we can share a song and reflect upon what shall be. With all my heart, Kilmer ;)

Gerald Kithinji

Date: 8/6/2013 3:39:00 PM

ITALY and HOLLAND- they stood for I Trust And Love You .... Hope Our Love Lives And Never Dies. In those days when people really loved deeply. Now they tweet love, with a small t.

Stephen Kilmer
Date: 8/6/2013 5:39:00 PM

Thanks Gerald. I appreciate the comment. Kilmer

Cherie Thomas

Date: 8/6/2013 1:52:00 AM

I love your mind Kilmer....your so cool & just so real!!! I love handwritten letters, sometimes you don't realize the impact & value of something till its almost lost...I try my best to stay focused on these permanent sweet memories of pen paper ink, signed with a heart:) Ty for the reminder:0) ~<3~Cherie

Stephen Kilmer
Date: 8/6/2013 5:45:00 AM

Your too kind...blush...it's a good thing I have a beautiful mind cause the rest of my only a Mother could love! HaHa. Anyway I appreciate your comments and I know I love hand written letters more than anything. I have a friend and we still correspond that way. thanks for dropping by. Love Kilmer

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 8/5/2013 8:00:00 PM

That's beautiful! At last someone has written about it! I love handwritten letters and I make an effort to write to my grandmother and my closest friends around the states. It feels so great to get a letter in the mail. Anyhow, I love your subject and your poignant poem. I can't wait to read more from you. I'm going to see some of your earlier posts now. You write like a beast!! --and it's all really good too! Always, Laura

Stephen Kilmer
Date: 8/6/2013 11:49:00 AM

I love getting mail. It's so personal that someone took the time to sit down and actually write something worth reading. I write to get out the demons. I know no other way. Peace, love, and understanding... Kilmer