A Letter Worn

A letter worn

besmeared in dust,

found amongst antiquated toys

and miscellanea;

told of unrequited love.

Pages smirched by tears perhaps,

words legible were lamentable.

Emotions vivid,

I could hear and see what was read.

Lines attenuated as I read on.

The pain was real,

though I could no longer make out

most of what was written.

I knew she was saying good-bye,

her heart was breaking.

Her soul died,

as the last flame flickered.

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tinuelena
July 15, 2007
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I like this! I'm adding it to the consideration list.

Elizabeth
- Samplette
  July 15, 2007
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  thank you, I am honored you like it.
maa
April 3, 2007
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a masterfully crafted and presented poem where the described scene becomes alive through vivid imagery and strong emotions revealed ...
the eternal subject of despair through heartbreak is approached here with very much sensitivity, subtility and compassion ...

maa
Viyanna Rosemarie
March 23, 2007
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oh my! oh my! how very sad this write is. i despise goodbye in any fashion but especially one such as this. thank you for sharing it with me. i love the picture. viyanna rosemarie
going nowhere
March 21, 2007
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absolutely breathtaking. I loved this.
MuddyKing
March 21, 2007

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excellence is rare
This is definately a sensational piece of work...not often does a poem really make on feel, as this did. Also, it had a dated feel, much like a master of old. So glad I stopped by
wonderful writing
peace Muddy
Frozentearz
March 20, 2007

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Man this has another realm feel to it
as it should you took the past and the present and gave us one heck of a write.
well done and thanks for sharing
Warm thoughts
Frozentearz
darkheart76
March 20, 2007
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GREAT
loved it