He's come home

She stands at her window looking out

The birds singing beside her

closes her eyes at thoughts of him

His rough, strong hands all over her body

She has waited years for his return

Holding the letter

written in his hand

covered with tears

The day is bright and colorful

Warm air dances around her

moving her long flowing brown curly hair

Whispers in her ear sweet nothings 

His voice lingers telling her he's close

Her heart jumps at the thought of seeing him

Her hands shaky at memories of his body on top of hers 

late hours of the night they spent together

Early morning frolics in the garden beds

A carriage appears!

turning ever so slowly 

She runs down the long corridor of stairs

his face would soon be in her hands

She rushes to the door swinging it open

Her heart is about to burst

The carriage! It's empty with the living!

She cries out 

her love has come home for all the wrong reasons......

Reviews

[HopelesslyDevoted]

oh my god.... i'm not even sure what to say... its a great poem... but its so incredibly sad. great use of suspense though and i again, i love how you always save the most important details of the story till the end. nice writing!

[Matthew Kult]

Heart breaking ending, If you wanted a real solid POP. Something to smack them in the face, keep the same voice in the last stanza, build up to the casket don't jump it right out.

BUT that being said, I love the piece, it's well crafted masterfully executed. You left me breatheless. Great Write!

Regards,

Matthew

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oh ..didn't expect the ending...how sad :(

[Nobody.]

very nice set up and twist ending. Heartbreaking piece! I enjoyed the read.
cheers!