THE PLAN

waiting

THE PLAN

 

I read the telegram at least four times to

validate the content

confusion hovers

as I waver about fashioning plans

to embark on a journey at this moment

or wait for the next telegram

which I hope has more information

 

I ponder over all the narratives

for example, will he be pleased to see me?

what if he is too disabled to speak,

hear, see?

oh, I simply cannot take steps in my fitness

I must calm before I commit to a plan

 

A steamy day

perhaps a swim in a nearby river shall

ease the mind, cool the corps

sooth the spirit

I hastily dress in my swim suit

dislike my figure like this as I unclothe

thus, I must be properly dressed, not naked

 

This portion of the river is serene

slight ripples reflect off the sun

upstream near the bridge

the water is cooler and more rapid

I float and kick, liquid sprays in my face

let go and daydream of past love nests

in a trance-like state, floating and admiring

the surroundings

I swiftly recognized where I am

beyond where I observe

 

As I ramble back to the house

towel draped over my shoulder

 my mood is vapid

until I view something

On the front stoop from afar

I approach and my hearts accelerates

another telegram

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                    

Author's Note

Thank you for sticking with this series, much appreciated!

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

As I recall, previously the speaker had received word from the Army that her boyfriend had been injured in the Battle of the Bulge. Now she has received another telegram, the contents of which we are not advised, but which has left her confused and wondering whether or not to try visiting him. Starting to stress out, she decides to take a swim to help calm herself. The ploy seems to work, but as she draws near home, she sees another telegram on the front stoop. And then the curtain goes down and we are left hanging.

[JessyJacob]

John, its not needed to hurt someone for their restrictions, its ok, leave for good, what is that we are getting by hurting each other, its fine, she has been your one of the best too, to seek your love, for you being the God, everyone has loved you and you loved everyone, loving self is the one that plays role, thats all we can do.. so dont missunderstand.. i am not like adding some extra anger, i just dont want you to say anything to her and family..

[JessyJacob]

we should show them trust how much we care parents and also the person who is needing you, if we just ignore one, then you cant balance both, hope this helps, that is why i am saying patience is needed, for which you are not wanting it, to wait. This note is for her.

[JessyJacob]

typo in leave for good to leave it and dont think too much

[John the Baptist]

Sorry, Jessy, but I am understanding very little of what you say.

[JessyJacob]

It’s fine no need to be sorry, I miss talking to you, you needn’t understand completely.

[John the Baptist]

If I can be of help, let me know.

[JessyJacob]

I will definitely ask your help, if you aren’t busy.

[JessyJacob]

Do review my writings maybe a fun for you to make you smile 😃 and relax.

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear John
so sorry I don't understand why J interrupted you and your comments, so sorry for that, but I always like your reviews and thank you dear friend,
Best,B

[JessyJacob]

I just dont want him to get dirt, i know he speaks right and truth, i am not interrupting but i am just saying to ignore it. Sorry Betty, i dont mean anythng else.

[W. Barrett Munn]

I feel like a kid at the Saturday serial movies wondering how Gene will sing his way out of this trap.

Winston

[Betty Hermelee]

keep wondering W.
and thank you for your words!
Best, B