June 2007 Theme ~ "The Letter"
Our theme for June was to imagine yourself or someone else receiving a letter....was it good news or bad? Did she open it or put it aside for later? Our assignment was to write a poem about "The Letter".Congratulations to our June winners!
Letter to Dad
Thank you for believing in me...when I find it difficult to believe in myself
for always being there for me...
when problems assault and I need some help.
Thank you for caring for me...
in each and every way that you do
for always being there for me...
even if you have other matters to attend to.
Thank you for listening to me...
when I need someone to air my problems to
For always taking heed of me...
even if I don't say a word or two.
But most of all, I just want to thank you
for all the caring and loving that you do
For me you're not just an angel sent by God
But the greatest Dad anyone could ever have!
© 2007 ~ Rachelle
The Letter
She held the paper in her fragile hand,As tears of joy rolled down her wrinkled cheeks.
The news it bore was what she'd hoped to read,
She'd waited for it through the long, slow weeks.
The news was good! Her son was still alive!
He'd written this just a few days ago...
"Don't worry, Mom," he said, "I'm doing fine,
And I'll be coming home before you know."
She raised her eyes to heaven and said a prayer
Of thankfulness that he was still alive...
But then she saw the two uniformed men
Approaching her with sadness in their eyes.
"We're sorry to be bringing you this news,
Your son was one of many who did fall
Just two short days ago across the sea.
He lost his life while fighting for us all."
She clutched the letter tighter as she said
Through tears that seemed to fall ever so fast,
"I thank you, sirs, for bringing me this news,
For now I know he's going home at last."
© 2007 ~ Grandma Lyn
The Letter
A written form of expression - penned straight from the heartAs I began my letter - and pondered where to start.
Things like love and laughter - suddenly came to mind
As I began to find the words - to pen within the lines.
Embraced within the moment - I find I have to say
All that has been on my heart - since all my yesterdays.
"I'm sorry" was the hardest - but it had to be said,
Then came the "I love yous" - and the memories I had left.
By the time that I had finished - tears were in my eyes
As I smiled upon reflection - my one regret in life.
Then carefully addressing the envelope - and sealing it with a kiss,
I postmarked my letter to heaven - and prayed silently for my wish.
© 2007 ~ Christina
The Letter
I stand in our garden in solitude.Opening The Letter that I found on my pillow this morning.
My thoughts centered amidst the grandeur that surrounds me.
The beauty of the flowers, scent, aura, captivates my mood.
You whisper my name in the wind...I unfold The Letter.
It begins…
Our love is unending and everlasting.
Unrelenting, enduring, ceaseless.
Dotingly words of steadfast dedication between lovers.
But wait…
The Letter abruptly slips from my hands,
As does my heart and I plummet to the ground.
The eventual truth comes out.
I am not the one who you adore anymore.
I stand in my garden in solitude.
The gentle breeze blowing The Letter away from my sight.
Knowing that I will need to begin a new chapter.
Start a new saga.
Live a different letter.
© 2007 ~ Tdybear4ever
