Paula Goldsmith Poet Free verse

Where Have You Gone My Violet Grape Purple Envelope

Time seems to fly by along with the years.
it was only yesterday when I was young.
I enjoyed shopping for pretty writing paper, 
sitting in flowered boxes with colorful envelopes.
The box I loved the best,
was the violets covering the box and paper,
with the matching violet grape purple envelopes.
I would spend hours writing my love,
upon these pretty flowery pages,
then seal the violet grape purple envelope.
My red lips would place a love kiss,
to keep the envelope company.

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Victor Buhagiar September 29, 2025 at 3:21 AM This is great romance. Loved the allusions. A wonderful poem.

Len Gasun September 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM So beautiful and sweet my dear poet friend Paula. Sealed with kisses as we also say. I can relate here. I enjoyed your poem this morning. My best wishes always my dearest poet friend. Thanks a lot for sharing! Hugs..hugs..

Sara Kendrick September 28, 2025 at 8:50 AM Thanks for sharing this one with us. I don't know if it is for a contest or not, but if so, it reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K

Deb M September 28, 2025 at 6:29 AM Ahh a lovely trip down memory lane Paula….the good ole days when we wrote letters Ha! Lovely poem…Debx

Beryl Edmonds September 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM That’s lovely Paula, oh for the days when we’d write a letter, it was so much nicer than reading a text message… Beryl

Sotto Poet September 27, 2025 at 9:12 AM What a lovely, reflective, and heartfelt poem, dear Paula. Putting pen to paper and sending a handwritten note is something I long for. Paula Goldsmith September 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM Thanks for reading, writing and for your support. Glad you found this true write to be, a lovely, reflective, and heartfelt poem. Years ago, I loved buying/sending pretty letters/cards. Enjoy your wonder/blessed day writing away...........

Andrea Dietrich September 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM Ahhh that is so sweet Paula Goldsmith September 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM Thanks for reading, writing and for your support. Glad you found this true write to be, so sweet. Years ago, I loved buying/sending pretty letters/cards. Guess no one does that anymore. Enjoy your wonder/blessed day writing away...........

Unseeking Seeker September 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM Nostalgic! These days it is just a hurried emoji Paula Goldsmith September 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM Thanks for reading, writing and for your support. Glad you enjoyed my fun and true write. Yes, a nostalgic time from many years ago. I loved buying/sending pretty letters/card but today everyone is way tooooo busy. Enjoy your wonder/blessed day writing away...........

sara Etgen-Baker September 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM such a touching and romantic poem with a nostalgic tone to it. I miss taking the time to write a letter on beautiful stationery. Thank you for this poem, Paula. Hugs and blessings, Sara Paula Goldsmith September 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM Thanks for reading, writing and for your support. Glad you found this true write to be, a touching and romantic poem with a nostalgic tone to it. Years ago, I loved buying/sending pretty letters/cards. My boyfriends were always far away. Enjoy your wonder/blessed day writing away...........

Eve Roper September 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM Paula, I love that ending. I was never romantic. I guess I showed my love more with with hugs then writing.At one time I could care less about writing. You did very well on this poem Eve. Paula Goldsmith September 27, 2025 at 12:23 PM Thanks for reading, writing and for your support. Glad you loved the ending to my fun and true write. Years ago, I loved buying/sending pretty letters/cards. My boyfriends were always far away. Phone calls cost way toooooo much back then. Great we now have free phone calls. Enjoy your wonder/blessed day writing away...........

Mystic Rose Rose September 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM Yes I remember them clearly Paula, how much nicer it is to send a love letter with kisses and flowers imprinted on them :) Paula Goldsmith September 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM Thanks for reading, writing and for your support. Glad you enjoyed my fun and true write. Years ago, I loved buying/sending pretty letters/cards. Guess no one does that anymore. Enjoy your wonder/blessed day writing away...........

William Kelii Kekaula September 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM Hehehe! What an ending. I love this one...all the best, my friend, Aloha. Paula Goldsmith September 27, 2025 at 12:13 PM Thanks for reading, writing and for your support. Also thanks for your, all the best. Glad you love my fun and true write. Years ago, I loved buying/sending pretty letters/cards. Guess no one does that anymore. Enjoy your wonder/blessed day writing away...........

Anne-Lise Andresen September 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM - I still like these beautiful sheets and boxes ... even though I don't write love letters :) - A lovely poem, Paula :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs Paula Goldsmith September 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM Thanks for reading, writing and for your support. Also thanks for your, Best wishes in the contest. Glad you found this write to be, A lovely poem. Years ago, I loved buying/sending pretty letters/cards. Guess no one does that anymore. Hugs... Enjoy your wonder/blessed day writing away...........

Paula Goldsmith September 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM Where Have You Gone My Violet Grape Purple Envelope ~ Date Written:9/26/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet.......