TOMORROW
Day after day my eyes looked towards the sky
As my thoughts sailed on drifting clouds
War had called my love to the frontline
Immediately after I said I do..
She demonstrated the ultimate sacrifice
For the love of country
So for three years I waited for her safe return
I was everywhere with everyone
But in the midst of the crowd
I was alone and lonely because of my hearts void
Pieces of my heart was torn
As the mailman passed my mailbox daily
With only a wave of hand
My cellphone refused to chime
But I will never let its battery sleep
Or it's oblong shape exist the palm of my hand
For maybe today I will hear her voice
My life is at a standstill
As time paused from its ticking routine
And the longing of my heart is intensified
With every muted second
Day 1,096 has come and gone
But my love for you remains strong
So I wait with our vows engraved in my heart
For better or worse.. until death do us part
In hope of tomorrow.
Wilford Barker.
Comments
Wow Sir BARKER!!.... this is such a great twist on the old story..... In this/your version it's the woman (instead of the man) who goes off to war.... never to return......I REALLY like some of the imagery you delivered here with the 'oblong cellphone' & 'the mailman waving'......I also think that this would make a pretty cool film for TV or Hollywood..... because of its 'up-to-date' telling!!......ALL STARS!! & PINNED!!......VERY clever dear poet brother.....I haven't read you for a while..... seems I picked a good day to check back in!!...... Lots of Love to you and yours!!......LOVE & ROCKETS!!.....T xo 🐧❤
Sir Tony..
Happy that you stopped by..
home on a few well deserved days of rest..
just allowing my imaginary thoughts to explore new options..
Thanks my dear brother and friend.. Enjoy His blessings on your life.
Oh my heart is aching. What a wonderful write and so full of longing. Blessings dear poet.
I am so honored by your comments RRG (Rebecca)...
be blessed..
HI Wilford. What a horrible feeling to be waiting with anticipation and hope that a loved one is not killed in war....The not knowing gives no peace, especially for one who is a newlywed...so sad....Thank you for sharing this sad interesting narrative. xo ;)
Many thanks Lady Cherie...
Waiting is a biggie for most if not all of us in life..
And it only intensifies when it has to do with love..
thanks for the visit and comments my Cosmo friend.
A beautifully crafted emotional piece Wilford. Very much enjoyed.
Thanks my friend..
I am so happy you stopped by this morning. Make the best of your day..
" TOMORROW, NEVER DIES. " Considering eternity and " notional " divisions of time ? :) UNLESS, there is the end of the world, civilization and respected order, " off " course !!! :)
YOU HAVE TO BATTLE, to preserve, the blessings ( love, hope, joy AND peace ) in some conditions, you know. Now ? :) LIFE, is what YOU make it. Despite anything, conflicting with interest. Take " solace " in the over-riding spirit to " WIN THE DAY " by a majority.....to keep themselves comfortable and safe. You, must appreciate what is good, FOR YOU.
Take care ! :)
Point well taken Mr Waters..
Thanks so much for your comments..
Have a great day.