The Love Letter

On ink filled parchment,
I wrote my love to you.
I stained it with my heart,
And wrote nothing untrue.

I took my feather quill,
And dipped it in the inkwell.
I filled the page with ardor,
As my concern began to swell.

My passion filled the page,
Sweet scribbles of my fondness.
My desires written to be known,
To you my heart is confessed.

I kissed the folded letter,
And sealed it with my love.
I placed it in the post,
Waiting for a reply thereof.

It’s been a couple of weeks,
And still no word at all.
I hope the letter reached you,
And that you could read my scrawl.

I wrote you a love letter,
And let my passion flow.
For my heart’s request,
I wanted you to know.

I wrote it in a hurry,
I filled it with my heart’s most.
But I’m still checking daily,
For your reply in the post.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Harvell Avatar
April 1, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Thinks Raul, glad you like my poem. I read a few of yours as some is just a few lines but I do enjoy this one most of all and wish you have a God Blesss evening as well.. This was really a great poem...
Russ Avatar
March 4, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Very well written. I hope she replies. Caroline
Devonshire Avatar
March 2, 2009 at 2:05 PM
Beautifully expressed angst and disappointment, Raul. I hope you have now received "your reply in the post." Love, Carolyn
Norvell Avatar
March 2, 2009 at 1:43 AM
love this poem it really catches my attention. great job
Neal Avatar
February 24, 2009 at 2:58 AM
Nice outpour of the heart on this one. You can caress the page with a pen and write beautiful poems. I envy and I shouldn't. DN
Parish Avatar
February 23, 2009 at 9:31 PM
This is a true romantic poem. It's just absolutely beautiful. You have got to be a romantic at heart my dear Raul. Your words express so much emotion.
Herzog Avatar
February 23, 2009 at 8:02 AM
Dear Raul: Such a romance filled poem. So very sweet, and lovingly written. Thanks fro reading my poem. So glad you liked it. Love, Janice Herzog xoxo
Goombi Avatar
February 23, 2009 at 1:57 AM
In english class we had to write a poem and I wrote a poem called the love letter, yours is better than mine was but it brought back the memory. -Boo
Martin Avatar
February 23, 2009 at 1:22 AM
To me this reads old fashioned, I really enjoyed it, it took me back to a classical period. Tyler
Neal Avatar
February 23, 2009 at 1:06 AM
Beautiful words Raul, nice way of writing it. Waiting for replies are awful. Love E.
Prance Avatar
February 20, 2009 at 7:24 PM
This I wanted to read twice so much of your heart,I hope yo get one in return and it's as loving as you sent,God Bless,Marie
Gass Avatar
February 20, 2009 at 12:21 PM
A truly romantical and charming poem, Raul. Real letters seem to be a thing of the past wich made this even more sweey. Excellent write, my poetic friend! Love, Robin
 Avatar
February 20, 2009 at 12:20 PM
I can relate to times like this in my life--I think most can. The emotion comes through your words. Nice job! Thank you for your ongoing encouragement. Karen
Devonshire Avatar
February 20, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Raul, If the note you sent your loved one is anything like the sentiments you express in this beautiful tribute, I feel sure you will hear from her. I'm so glad I found poetrysoup because it has put me in touch with talented artists such as you. Forgive me for not including my comments on your poem in the last email. I'm not feeling well today; I just learned my sister is very sick. Carolyn
Devonshire Avatar
February 20, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Raul, And thanks for sharing your sentiments on "Hungry and Homeless Americans." I think the economy has all of us frightened right now, and we can only pray the stimulus package works some magic. Unfortunately, it will take time. Love, Carolyn
Richards Avatar
February 20, 2009 at 8:16 AM
Ahhh true love on parchment...a lasting testimony of and old fashioned kind of love, that was so tender, and heartbreaking. If only we could go back to when people poured their hearts in script...(instead of phones, e-mail, texting) so much more romantic. How can she not respond to something so beautiful!? ~ Carrie
Higgins Avatar
February 20, 2009 at 5:03 AM
Raul, my friend.. I absolutely love this piece..brother this so dripping with love..love the openess of the heart..writing the love letter and waiting for the reply..just an awesome love write my friend..your heart shines brother..shine on and ya thing.
Omaidin Avatar
February 20, 2009 at 3:32 AM
I think this is beautifully expressed, wonderful sentiments. The idea of the quill etc. gives it such a romantic touch. REgards: Déirdre
Strand Avatar
February 20, 2009 at 12:25 AM
LIke the kyriell touches Raul.One for my favourites I think.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
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