The Last Words
written by: Lynn White
Just a postcard
enclosed in an envelope,
enveloped for you
as your love enveloped me.
I expect no reply,
there can be no reply
when all that’s left
are remnants,
as worn and shrivelled
as our love became.
But I cannot quite let it go.
NOTE:
Based on the Prompt – The Last Letter
Lynn White lives in north Wales. Her work is influenced by issues of social justice and events, places and people she has known or imagined. She is especially interested in exploring the boundaries of dream, fantasy and reality. She was shortlisted in the Theatre Cloud 'War Poetry for Today' competition and has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and a Rhysling Award. Her poetry has appeared in many publications including: Apogee, Firewords, Capsule Stories, Gyroscope Review and So It Goes. Find Lynn at her blog - Poetry - Lynn White.
Latest posts by Lynn White (see all)
- The Last Words - June 16, 2025
- Jinxed by Jill - April 10, 2025
- I Am - March 8, 2025
