The Letter

(Inspired by the painting The Letter by Edward Antoon Portielje)

In candle's gentle, flick'ring light so grand,
Where secrets whispered 'cross the paper's strand,
Two lovers' hearts in silent, sweet repose,
A letter's words, their deepest love compose.

The firelight's touch, their souls in warm embrace,
In whispered moments, love's enduring grace,
Her eyes aglow with tears where love bestows,
A letter's words, their deepest love compose.

With bated breath, they share their dreams and vow,
Each syllable, a promise then and now,
Their yearning hearts in every line disclose,
A letter's words, their deepest love compose.

Inscribed with ink, their love forever flows,
Across the miles, where fond affection grows,
As time stands still, their passion interflows,
A letter's words, their deepest love compose.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Agustin Avatar
October 5, 2024 at 11:11 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Tagore Avatar
October 6, 2024 at 11:13 AM
Thank you so much for the kind words, Beata! We all are unique yet parts of the same soul, expressed in different ways.
Roper Avatar
October 21, 2023 at 7:57 AM
Dear Anindya , thank you for taking part in the contest. Congratulations on your win, great description and mood of the painting. God bless
Tagore Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 8:16 AM
Hello Eve! Thank you so much for the kind words. Much appreciated!!
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