Please play the music then read
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feathered dust skims the width of faded yellow
my mouth as if to blow a kiss nuzzles
the bundle’s edge comforted in crimson ribbon
the bow still holds, lack lustred now
I breathe the mustiness of years passed
holding preciously, seeing myself as you were
sitting by the window, sun splashes filtering
through glass, anointing paled skin
unlacing crimson, from the envelopes
that bore your name in pen, some letters faint
some faded as the memories, holding the letter
to my breast I whisper across the room, Penelope
unfold in three, as he had folded, her inamorato
meticulously as if he sent his life
trusted beyond his own, to be protected within her heart
did tears fall upon her cheeks, as mine do now
my fingers tremble as I discover the yearning
that was distanced ‘tween bullets and country farm
two people that I never knew and yet I am connected
this passion of unfading love
as his words bathe my heart, plucking concerto
breaths, a love that I am witnessing, long after
it had gone, a love held strong, a memory
a broken heart, for he did not return
©jmtacken 19th March, 2014 (Fiction)
Ramblings From A Mum 
Lovely Jenny, the two work beautifully together.
thank you so much Michael.
You’re welcome I thought it was a clever pairing.
clever pairing can be wonderful can it not? 🙂
Most definitely when one compliments the other.
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Fiction or not you touched me with this. Thank you. Xxxc
I haven’t written for a few days, so I am glad that this touched you darling, thank you so much xxx
It certainly did . I have not written all week all I seem able to do at the moment is keep on top of the mail. I am sinking. 🙂 xxx
I have that problem too lovely, some I just can’t keep up with, but we are but human, grab my rope ==============@. I can’t have you sinking!! xxx
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Oh, my goodness J, that was wonderful. So much heart in it and I’ve always liked the music.
I wrote a comment and can’t figure out where it went! Thank you so very much R, possibly a bit daggy but I have always loved Kenny G, appreciate your words.
Well, I liked it, daggy or not.
(PS it was nearly saggy not daggy then what with me having a non-Aussie phone)
Well I thank you and I laughed out loud, saggy or not indeed 😆
What a beautiful mix of prose and music – stunning! 😀
Thank you Di, so glad you enjoyed 🙂
Up until the end I was picturing a lovely and long life of love. Such dusty sadness.
I hope it didn’t disappoint though. I can’t remember writing happy endings in many, perhaps I should try, thank you hun for reading.
Oh no, it didn’t disappoint. I love the old letters, I wish everyone saved their letters. And we can’t change the past. But I like to think new love was found, later. 🙂
Yes, a happy ending would have been nice. I have some letters still, I can smile about the past, most of it at least , I am glad it didn’t disappoint. 🙂
wow you really got into their story…allowed yourself to feel them….
that is ok not all endings are happy you know…love when you write to music
as they pair so well together….
Brian thank you so much, I started this last night and kept going back as I so wanted this to feel real to those who read. I do enjoy placing music and love trying to match the music to the words, I am smiling wide at your comment, thank you.
Oh! Such feel in your writing… “his words bathe my heart, plucking concerto breaths…” Lovely. 🙂
Thank you so very much anmol, I enjoyed working on this one, appreciate your lovely words. 🙂
Your words created beautiful images and them music you included was perfection. A Lovely Post.
Thank you so very much for appreciating this, your words are very kind.
this gave me chills, jen. wonderful and the music added to the feel of the whole thing.
Thank you my darling Beth, I love Kenny G’s music and I thank you for just being you. xx
Music made this poem so much more intense…..
thank you sweetheart – it’s a beautiful piece to listen too xx
for you, I will listen to a few strains of Kenny G 🙂 ~
and I appreciate that you did – thanks M 🙂
You are lovely. How does your chest hold such a big heart? You need a cave 🙂 x
you are back!!! 🙂 Hello darling girl – aww thank you, I’m just a bit of a mush bucket at times I know – how sweet of you Hugs xx
Oh my. Bless your heart. You’ve captured the nostalgia of love letters and a lost love. I think the “mustiness” set the tone. As well, your choice of music is perfect for this piece. Awesome, Jen. 🙂
Thank you so much Tess, I hoped that I did – so thank you and hugs 🙂
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The passion of unfading love ~ Love the music link, so melancholy ~
thank you so much Grace – I love putting music to my words to enhance the emotion ~ smiles x
Your words are gorgeous! I couldn’t play the music because I’m in a room of people! 🙂
Oh noo! – smiles – you have to when it’s quiet (if you want) it’s a beautiful piece) 🙂 x
A beautiful match – well done! 🙂
thank you sweety so very much 🙂
Oh I love this song and it is so perfect for soaring in the sky and touching down on a calm lake, feeling the water rushing by, then gently rocking in the waves you created as you coast to a stop… spring is here but it will be a while yet before the lakes open up, I miss flying, I hope it is soon!
The prose though, a strong reminder. Our troops have finally returned from Afghanistan, most of them….I don’t know if that is the direction of what you wrote, but we all see different things in words don’t we?
Super big hugs.
So you are a Pilot???? It was a War but had in mind in England, but it would fit for any battle where the boys never return and you can see it whatever way you wish darling 🙂 Super big hugs back to you sweety and thank you xx
lol, yup.
a girl of many talents I see…goodness gracious me!!! 😉 xx
A beautiful combination of music and words! I enjoyed the subtlety of your poem.
thank you so much Gabriella – appreciate 🙂