A letter that never came

A poem

She waited days, months, years

For a letter from her son.

Walking down the path

To the mailbox

Every morning before light

Every evening before dark.

Never giving up hope,

Never faltering in her faith.

Attending engagements, weddings, christenings

Bearing the weight she carried.

Waiting patiently for word

Written lines to say he was safe

Expect him home soon.

Friends and family moved on

Children became parents.

Still she waited,

Walking down to the mailbox

Every morning before light

Every evening before dark.

Visiting friends in nursing homes,

Attending funerals.

Always filled with hope.

Lying on her deathbed

His beautiful smiling face

Suddenly appear

To fill her heart with joy.

Finally, no need for a letter.

She’s going home

With her baby boy.