To this day she wonders

She remembers
The depth of his blue eyes
And how he once told her
Sullen and pensive
That should she precede him

He had it all worked out and
Knew exactly what he would say
Hating such deep discussions
She changed the subject and 
Thought nothing more of it

He died first the odds were right
The house so empty now
She recalled how sorting through his things
She had never come across
Any handwritten draft of a eulogy
and she wonders to this day 
why he took his last love letter
to his grave




AP: Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted on December 11, 2018 for contest LAST LETTER TO MY BELOVED sponsored by SILENT ONE  -  RANKED 2ND
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Mcguire Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 10:09 PM
A wonderful poem of mystery, love or was it? Great Poem!
Gauthier Avatar
December 21, 2018 at 6:20 AM
it's interesting how poetry can be interpreted in different ways and what can be found between the lines... Thanks for your visit and comment, Timothy.
Shines Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 10:17 AM
Congratulation on your win!Enjoyed your poem.
Gauthier Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 6:36 PM
Thank you, Kenisha, for your much appreciated visit and comment.
Carber Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 7:44 AM
Sad, beautiful, a bit heartbreaking-- congrats on the win, Line
Gauthier Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 10:03 AM
Thanks for your most appreciated visit and comment, LJ. Based on my parents.
Andresen Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 12:01 PM
- Congratulations on your 2nd place in the contest, Line - A touching poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gauthier Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 12:26 PM
Thank you so much, Sunshine. Most appreciated.
One Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 11:36 AM
Some memories always remain.. .Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Gauthier Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 11:57 AM
Thank you so much, SO, for giving me this awesome ranking. Taking risks doesn't always pay off but I'm very happy with this ranking for a poem that means a lot to me.
Snowden Avatar
June 11, 2018 at 9:52 AM
Hopefully, the wondering doesn't keep her down. Well done, Line. -Cary
Gauthier Avatar
June 11, 2018 at 5:54 PM
No she doesn't dwell on it. Thank you so much for your warm visit and comment, Cary. Much appreciated.
Mcguire Avatar
June 5, 2018 at 3:53 PM
Wow great poem. If we all could just tell our loves how we feel every single day...
Gauthier Avatar
June 5, 2018 at 6:04 PM
Thank you so much, Timothy. And of course, you are absolutely right.
Wolf Avatar
June 5, 2018 at 10:49 AM
Haunting...forever. G.L. in the contest, Line.
Gauthier Avatar
June 5, 2018 at 2:34 PM
Thank you so much for reading and leaving your mark, Gershon.
Smith Avatar
June 3, 2018 at 1:13 PM
Terrific write Line, good luck in the contest...
Gauthier Avatar
June 3, 2018 at 7:03 PM
Thanks, Charlie. Much appreciated.
Densham Avatar
June 3, 2018 at 11:17 AM
Contest entry maybe, but moving, definitely.
Gauthier Avatar
June 3, 2018 at 7:03 PM
Thanks, Brian. My mother's story.
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