Monica

Monica

somehow
the editor
chose my letter
and my words were in print

there was no illusion
my need for a friend
was evident
even though my words
were only a sliver of insight
into my tragic reality

somehow
her letter found me
no address
just town and state

I wasn’t alone anymore.

2011-04-13
P. Wanken

Written for Poetic Asides Poem-A-Day Challenge
Day 13: write about an old relationship; not necessarily romantic—it could be a departed (or estranged) family member, old friend, former teacher, someone briefly encountered, or even a perceived or one-sided relationship.
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Three Word Wednesday prompt: evident, illusion, tragic
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posted to Thursdays Poet’s Rally week 41