Scarlet Tears
Prompt: Sin Creates A Desperate Letter.
Elenore Saga Part: 5
To my dearest Charles, it's me, Susan
I know you said it's over, but how have you been
It's been several months, and I miss you so
The long nights make emptiness grow
Why did you choose her to love and not me
Oh, Lord, heal my agony
I offered you my heart, and you broke it
so, in my dingy room, I sit
Surrounded by my sadness of you, I write
As the day grows by shadow's light
You exclaimed, I was the one, and not Elenore
But, in the end, I felt like a used whore
I didn't deserve to be tossed aside
Many moonless nights I've cried
Wishing you held me instead
I feel so cold on my lumpy bed
I will leave you alone if you desire
I will send this at once by wire
I must know if this is truly over
Sealed with my family's crested clover
Tell me why it has to be Elenore
When I could love you so much more
Please Charles, let me know what you decide
In my one room shack I still reside
It hurts to let go, but I understand
If you choose to take her hand
I will forever love you my dear
Respond quickly the end is near
I end this letter in my lonely room
The silence makes my chambers a tomb
I was only wanting to seek closure
Signed forever and always your scarlet lover
A.D. Small
May 7, 2023
