A Letter

Mr. Wonderful has encouraged me to share some of my poetry and I've decided to try. It is very hard for me to let other people read my writing - I'm quite sure I'm not that good at it and I fear being laughed at or told to stop putting pen to paper (so be gentle with your comments). This one is titled "A Letter from the Pirate Within" and has been languishing in my folder of completed poetry for over three years.

A Letter from the Pirate Within

My Love,

Today I found myself alone on an island, deep in the Bermuda Triangle of my heart. Interestingly enough, when I awoke from my dark slumber on the deserted beach, there was a fire burning and coconut drinks with little umbrellas. They spoke to me of their longing to be consumed and appreciated by me.

I will not go hungry. I will not be cold. I will not go without little umbrellas in my hair. And so, with their desire to sustain me, I will not go without love.

Did I choose to come here? Do dreams of coconut drinks and seaweed delude me? Yes, probably.

Tonight, My Love, while I lay in my hammock, gently swaying from the palms, I will not care where reality comes from or goes to...

I will simply appreciate a fire that burns just for me, coconut milk on my lips and tiny umbrellas that twirl in the breeze.

Love Always,

Alter Me Ego