Love Letter

In the back of her closet, high upon the shelf, there sits an old love letter, that she keeps to herself. Its pages are slightly crumpled, the edges a tad bit torn. She can recite his words by memory, although the writing's worn. He tells of his undying love, and how they were meant to be. Vows whispered at the church, they were her fantasy. But like all things neither tried nor true, They had to be apart. A victim of the ages, he broke her sixth grade heart.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 6/28/2018 6:52:00 PM
I missed this one somehow, but am glad I found it. Very well written!...80)
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Rhoda Tripp
Date: 7/13/2018 11:13:00 PM
Thank you, Pat. I see you have updated your account to include a photo of yourself. Nice!
Date: 5/4/2018 8:43:00 AM
Awwww, the lump starting in Jan's throat just hopped into mine. So sweet and touching, a lovely lump to swallow, for sure. Awwww this. Go in a good Rhoda way ... CayCay
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Date: 7/13/2018 11:13:00 PM
Hi! CayCay...my favorite person on Soup. I love and miss you. Please soup me next time you are "on". I'd love to get caught up.
Date: 4/15/2018 8:45:00 AM
So romantic. I love the feeling it invokes. Thank you for letting me read it!
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Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 7:23:00 PM
...and thank you, Rob, for your friendship on FB. Truly appreciated. You are very kindhearted.
Date: 4/11/2018 11:30:00 AM
I believe I read this one already on social media, Rhoda. That old love letter shows that the memories of first love are there to stay! Regards // paul
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Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 7:22:00 PM
...the memory and his name still swirls my brain..his name is David Schu (ending of name left off to protect the "innocent" Lol)
Date: 4/2/2018 12:00:00 PM
Awww Rhoda a sad first loss. A beautiful write!
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Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 7:20:00 PM
Thank you, FJ. I swear i answered this comment before, but my response is missing. Sooooooo...here goes...THANK YOU!
Date: 3/31/2018 2:40:00 PM
It's very painful growing up so much heartache ,you get stronger but you never forget. Happy Easter. Tom
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Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/29/2018 7:19:00 PM
Okay...wait just a second. I could have sworn I replied to this comment...I think they disappear sometimes. Happy Easter, Dear...again...
Date: 3/31/2018 7:40:00 AM
Oh a love letter that reflects a sad ending.. Well expressed Rhoda.. nice flow to your poem..
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Rhoda Tripp
Date: 3/31/2018 9:42:00 AM
Thank you, Silent One. I appreciate your friendship.
Date: 3/31/2018 7:23:00 AM
This is heartbreaking but delightful at the same time. Cherished memories reside for ever, as you so well depicted..a sweet poem!
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Rhoda Tripp
Date: 3/31/2018 9:41:00 AM
Thank you, Vijay. I appreciate you stopping in and taking time to read and comment. Do find me on facebook.
Date: 3/31/2018 4:19:00 AM
aww Rhoda I have a lump in my throat reading your poem ...the innocence of youth and failed romance - but those letters are precious along with memories.:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 3/31/2018 9:40:00 AM
Thank you, Sweetheart...I like evoking a lump, Lol. I consider it a success. Yes...those letters are precious.
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