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A Thousand Miles Away
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A Thousand Miles Away |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A Thousand Miles Away (Dear John) At an Army base in Germany a lonely soldier writes to his sweetheart. It's been six months since he left her in California. Every night about this time he writes her. Every thought from his heart is spilled onto the page. But tonight teardrops fall onto the paper, and the pages become wet and hard to read. Still he writes of getting back together. Telling her that she's the one he loves and needs. And yet he knows what was will never be, for she wrote to tell him that they were through. Her letter said, "Oh, by the way, you weren't around so I found someone new." She must have know that her words would tear him apart. She must have know that it would break his heart. She knew, for he faithfully wrote to her everyday. But a man in her arms was more desirable to her, than a love letter from a man a thousand miles away. JamesLee May18 2004 This is from past thoughts. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
sad but true  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
James, this is a very beautiful write, compassionate too. And ... sadly true for many in this situation. Love, Margherita  |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Man ain’t that the truth: “But a man in her arms was more desirable to her, than a love letter from a man a thousand miles away.” It never fails. This is so sad, but I bet too often very true. Excellent write. Rings loud and clear. JL  She said: ”You look cute in the dark.” |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JamesMichael~ I like the way you are stretching poetically~ Having been part of a group of young women who would pen-pal to men in service ... I know firsthand the heartbreak the 'dear John' letters caused. You've written this well~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Susan |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Thank you passing shadows, Margherita, JL, Marge and Susan for the lovely responses... Marge I pulled this from my memory many years ago when I was stationed in Germany...however this is not about myself...I was not serious about anyone when I enlisted...so just said goodbye, I'll see you the next time I'm in town...but I did watch many receive Dear Johns due to separation...and there was one that took it lots harder than some of the others...his was a highschool sweetheart and he wrote faithfully to her every day...after six months he was one of the last to receive his sad letter...part of the reason why I don't believe in long distance love affairs...James |
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Foxyoasis Senior Member
since 2003-06-10
Posts 974Atlantic Beach,Fla |
very sad but touching I felt this one Fool me once shame on you.....Fool me twice shame on me..... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent write James...one of your best! Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
James, exceptionally emotive writing! Well done! Whew, I was actually feeling what it must have been like for one of those soldiers receiving a "Dear John" letter. Aloha and aloha hugs, Linda |
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majnu
since 2002-10-13
Posts 1088SF Bay Area |
you really put us there jm. well done. -majnu |
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