Across the seven seas, through the waters

with a powerful and robust breeze

amidst the waves and a mighty storm

travelled the letter I yearned to send

An autumn evening late with orange-hued leaves cascading,

When the aura cools on the trout-ringed waters

whistling and lurching the ochre trees, 

along the woods crossed the letter I longed to send

Outside the gates of the magnificent and exquisite castles

around peasant wagons steering clear of roaring dragons,

through the towers that radiate power

winged the letter I desired to send

Finally, beyond the lonely clouds floating leisurely across the mountains woven by streams, 

with green peaks lifting their heads through the clear mists,

whistled the letter I hoped to send.

She clutched her fingers tightly,

awaiting with heavy anticipation

Every day she sauntered outside

with her eyes glistening like snow beneath the sunlight.

She held her breath as tears streamed like fountains down her eyes.

With sheer hope and desire, she

listened to the chimes of life,

expecting for a letter to arrive

To My Dearest,

I've longed to see you. It has been years since our last encounter. 

I'd swim across the seven seas, rumble through the deep forests,

soar over the mountains and stride around the vintage castles to meet you.

I wish I'd written the letter like I'd written as I dreamt,

Across these remarkable landmarks travelled the letter I never sent

The Letter Never Delivered

- Mridini S.