BEYOND

The Café is airy with quite a few windows

outside it is very green and pleasing to view

I sit at a small table, fitted out with proper flatware

the menu is substantial with many choices

what draws my attention is  a cheese and tomato sandwich, a slice of apple pie and a cup of hot tea

I glimpse around the place and the waitresses appear so young, yet quite capable

 

My food arrives rather promptly

whilst I take my first bite

my baby seems to move a bit

perhaps he knows that I am hungry and

in a sense nourishing him as well

I smile, rather relaxed now

 

It seems that when I try to unwind

my mind arouses and, like a blender

it spins around with so many notions

some that must be taken seriously

one, is to determine whether to stay in London

and continue to see my doctor here

deliver the baby here

yet, why would I prefer that?

I can only imagine that my soldier

remains in hospital with a questionable

date of release

otherwise, I have not a friend here

 

The thought of  traveling on another ship crossing

compels me to feel ill

One crossing was plenty, with mixed emotions as well

oh, I do pray that my soldier withdraws from his  amnesia

and can meet me in London, acknowledging my presence

where we can settle with our baby in a lovely flat

perhaps across from a small park

and can fancy the gardens in spring

I know you perceive this as a fairy tale considering

All  the sorrow that has befallen me recently

Yet I have come to believe there is hope

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Soren]

Some fairy tales do come true. A very nice write with hope for the future.

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Soren Thank you for your wonderful fairy tale review, however you know my writing in this series and nothing is "fairy tale" as you know...things happen and they will...this is a sequel to my published book "AT BRIDGE'S END"....much appreciate you!
Warmly, B

[Pryde Foltz]

I suppose when life is filled with challenge; it is the small things like the nourishment of food that make it bearable and even beautiful. The tale is coming long rather finely.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Pryde for your loyalty and your spot on review
Warmly
B🌷🌷

[emmajoygreen]

Such fine writing! Whether part of a longer piece or not, you beckon the reader to want more, Betty!
The situation told is very sensitive yet no whining or pining but trying to sort what's a very delicate situation. This would make a movie, play.. Many thanks, as always.. for sharing.

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear EM... such a stunning understanding of one's predicament...so glad you like it, a sequel ( i hope) to the first, always love your reviews and you!!!
Warmly, B xo

[emmajoygreen]

Truth and pleasure for your writing - you've carefully and skillfully stepped into another time and its moods.

[Martiya Daman]

This poem is cool. It talks about a cafe, yummy food, a little baby, and feelings. The words are fun, a bit sad, and full of hope. I like it. One thing - The font is a bit hard to read. Otherwise, rest is great.
Lovely work, Betty.

Martiya

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Martina for a lovely review, much appreciated 🌷🌷
Warmly
B

[Lorry]

Well firstly, I had to look up what flatware was, buy now I know its cutlery I am less confuselated now!
What a plight for her to be in and not for the first time, but I'm sure all expectant mothers internalise their worries, but on top of that she has to worry about her fella being laid low and as forgetful as, well me I suppose.
I do hope there's a happy ever after planned for your characters, but as in life, we are not owed everything being wrapped in a pretty bow, just because it's what we want....More's the pity!
😃

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Lorry for your excellent review and loyalty, much appreciated...
Warmly, B

[Poetic Beauty]

I have loved this story since I first started reading it. The dilemma this poor woman faces at every turn yet she s holds out hope.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you PB for your loyalty and lovely review, much appreciated
Warmly, B

[Poetic Beauty]

You are welcome. It is a great story of love and all its trials

[Betty Hermelee]

I’m flattered🌷

[John the Baptist]

So the story continues. Our heroine, still in London and still pregnant, sits in a cafe pondering her future. Her soldier boyfriend is still hospitalized and is still in the grip of amnesia. She is pondering his release and recall of things, and hopes they can settle in together with the new addition. I am wondering, though, if she is going to try to convince him the child is his or risk giving him the truth. I believe we are about to see a new and interesting chapter in this fascinating tale unfold.

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear John
You are so loyal and a dear friend to keep commenting with your excellent reviews on my rambling!!! Thank you, much appreciated
Warmly
B🌷🌷

[Michael Sun Bear]

With 36 lines of poetry you have created a short story. To me, your writing here feels like Hemingway (that’s a compliment). This feels so real I must ask, is it autobiographical? In any event, I like it a lot.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you very much...it is part of a story, I call it poetic prose....
Warmly, B

[Coyote Poetry]

One of the great book "Alias Grace." A Margaret Atwood book. A sad ending dear Betty. Once young doctor had amnesia and never could walk-up after serving in the Civil war. A great sadness in the story. In the poetry my dear friend. You could feel the yearning and the sadness. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you John, much appreciated 🌷🌷
Warmly B😊

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Betty.