Faint crimson stain, slightly parted,
carefully pressed
upon vintage cotton hanky,
upon vintage cotton hanky,
I find folded and tucked
beneath delicate, date-stamped envelope
whose faded feminine scroll
beneath delicate, date-stamped envelope
whose faded feminine scroll
matches flowing words
thanking Grandpa
thanking Grandpa
for refreshing Autumn walk,
chilled hands finding warmth,
chilled hands finding warmth,
swans, golden path underfoot,
laughter; all reflected
in "our" gentle lake.
And I can't help wonder,
And I can't help wonder,
the place of their first kiss;
her seal (the one held in my hand)
upon his dear, freshly shaved cheek?
by Margaret Bednar, November 9, 2015
This will be linked with "Imaginary Garden with Real Toads - Tuesday Platform".
her seal (the one held in my hand)
upon his dear, freshly shaved cheek?
by Margaret Bednar, November 9, 2015
This will be linked with "Imaginary Garden with Real Toads - Tuesday Platform".
Deftly done, Margaret, fragrant like the trace of perfume behind that kiss. We've lost so much with these easier, faster communications. That old way of applying lipstick to a letter just can't be wiped off.
ReplyDeleteThis is marvelous, Margaret. I feel like I'm peeking into that correspondence, getting a whiff of its bouquet. Really nice.
ReplyDeletenice, of the romantic kind of stuff, like a scene from a movie.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice Tuesday
much love...
How lovely, Margaret!
ReplyDeleteSooo nice, Margaret. I was with every peek into that hanky. My supposition is that Grandma kept it close while Grandpa was off to war. He may or may not have been able to return alive or well.
ReplyDelete..
wonderful reflection
ReplyDeletegracias
very sweet Margaret. my hubby and I also had our own swan lake (except they turned out to be geese!)
ReplyDeleteswan lake imagery is cool.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and tender. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet!
ReplyDeleteHow delightful, and happy-making.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to remember a beloved grandparent.
ReplyDeleteSo tender and lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh WOW, a glimpse of an earlier, more romantic day! Loved this!
ReplyDeleteSuch private moments sincere and well. It could rightly come from one so loving. Kept these years so lovingly too! Touching moments Marge!
ReplyDeleteHank
This is so beautiful...so precious
ReplyDeleteI am smitten with the intimacy gathered and kept treasured and pressed~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!