David Smith Poet Romanticism

I Still Write Letters

Call me a dinosaur,
Call me square,
I don't care, 
Letters to write I dare.

They are something I love to share,
Even if others stare,
I don't care,
Letters to write I dare.

Reply's they come from afar,
To bring the writer nearer.
I do care, 
Letters to write I dare.

Thoughts on paper,
Never truer,
I do care,
And I do dare,

It's Christmas time of year,
From you I would like to  hear,
In a letter, if you dare,
While your memory is still clear.

A stamp I attach here,
On an envelope with my name yet to appear,
I know for truth you care,
So a letter to write you should dare.

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Jan Allison January 15, 2018 at 3:30 PM I used to be an avid letter writer when i was younger and had many penpals but that has stopped for so many reasons and I send e mails rarely letters these days. Reading through the comments i send you belated birthday greetings David it is mine on Burn's night ... maybe i was destined to write poetry!:-) hugs Jan xx David Smith January 15, 2018 at 6:23 PM Thanks Jan. I think I was 1ST born in NZ in that year so allowing for us being first to see the sun in world I may well have been first born Son in world, which is interesting as I was not expected top live long (double pneumonia). Our family also has 2nd, 3rd and 10th of January covered. Have a good week David in NZ

Susan Ashley December 31, 2017 at 9:11 AM David, I love the sentiments you so wonderfully express in your poem. There is a magical quality about sending and receiving handwritten letters; the anticipation, the joy when you find one in your mailbox, and the intimacy.. A beautiful write with a lovely rhythm.. enjoyed!.. ~Susan Susan Ashley December 31, 2017 at 3:45 PM Ohh how nice! Happy Birthday David and Happy New Year!! Enjoy your day :) David Smith December 31, 2017 at 3:34 PM Thanks for reading Susan. Just logged on here in NZ at 10.30 am My Birthday today. Good to have a birthday on New Years day. Your comments appreciated and hope you enjoy being on the soup as much as I do. Best regards David in NZ

Becca Teagan December 27, 2017 at 2:23 PM I think people still love getting handwritten letters! So yes, we should write them. I love your poem, and what it inspires the reader to do. David Smith December 27, 2017 at 11:33 PM Bless you Becca. It is so special having feedback from people like yourself. I feel there is so much warmth and honesty on poetry soup. Take care David in NZ

Sunlite Wanter December 27, 2017 at 11:57 AM I love letters, but don't like those Christmas letters. I write and get some personal letters and notes. Those I love! Keep it up, David! David Smith December 27, 2017 at 11:37 PM Thank you Sunlite. I will be writing letters for years to come. Bless you from David in NZ

Silent One December 27, 2017 at 6:24 AM You are no dinosaur my friend.. Do what makes your heart happy... David Smith December 27, 2017 at 11:52 PM I will as I also know how others particularly older people like to receive them. Hope you are looking forward to the New Year. It is my birthday on the First. Fondest regards David in NZ