Postscripts On Love

so far away…P.S.
and again…P.S.S.
the wanderer must, forlornly, leave it at
P.S.S.S. before she realizes he is crazy,
crazy in his love for her.
he misses her kisses and hugs,
having said so,
from a so and so bum,
from the one so in love with grandma,
he feels he can never measure up.
history tells another story,
writes another letter, if you will.
i’m blessed to traipse and trespass
where i would not have been invited
just short years ago.
the treasure chest passed
from Grandma
to my late Aunt
to her Son
who graciously
offered a gift…the gift
being love letters -
wasn’t expecting the lovely chest it was in.
it was either bought or made by my grandpa
who passed away when i was two.
around forty-two or so,
i was told i was my grandpa’s favorite,
but not so…
that was his love Tessie,
forever…so long ago.
P.S. my kids don’t get it,
not the chest…
P.S.S. the letters
P.S.S.S the romance, like i do,
like he did and he did
say i do i do i do -
well for that last part that was my other grandpa.
i live in the midst of a fairy tale
with romantic bookends.

7/3/2023
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Buhagiar Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 10:55 PM
What a eulogy from one of my favorite writers. PS I have only a few of them. Your grandparents are a lucky lot. PSS Alas mine died young. PSSS Your poem is great. So contemplative and delightful poem. Hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
July 5, 2023 at 5:33 AM
Thank you so much…smiling ear to ear over your postscripts! :)
Merryman Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 6:11 PM
How special that you should receive those love letters! A sweet, reflective write, Kim. I love the ending! Blessings, Kim M
Rodrigues Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 8:11 PM
Thank you, Kim! Nice to see you!
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