Scarlet Tears Poem by Amber Piercy

Scarlet Tears

Prompt: Sin Creates a Desperate Letter

Elenore Saga part: 5

To my dearest Roger, 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 to 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 Roger 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