Have to Say Goodbye, My Love

Her husband on death row. It was a mistake, a crime he did not commit. Still they took him away that day. The day he left work early. The day he had gone to the bar to have a drink. Now she has to write him letter... Will she stay true to her love or will she surrender and let him go?
I stood in an empty room, my love a hundred miles away. Standing alone, looking out the bay window, I thought about how the sun used to shine across your rough face. I remember how tiny black hair would leave my cheek red, burning from heated passion.

Now, I am standing here alone, I miss you.

How could you have got yourself caught in such a mess? Something so bad, it has taken you to a place called death row. It doesn't matter if you say you're innocent and there's evidence, a black book.

I just wish you were here, I'm lonely.

I never would have thought you could do this to me. You say this book will change everything. From where I stand which is too far away, I realize the book is what got you where you are.

Here in this letter I want to say, I am sorry. I miss you in every single way. The way your hands caressed the inner of my legs, how your upward lip would curl up in a half-smile after you took your first taste.

Yeah, I have to say I miss you, today.

I want to let you know, I did everything you asked. I went upstairs to our bedroom, lifted up the mattress of our bed, where you said it would be there was a gold key.

I took that key yesterday, down to the address you gave me. Honestly the place looked like some beat down, deserted bar. Anyway, like you said there was a safe in the back room and like you predicted the key was a perfect fit.

I can't believe it is true, what this book has revealed has me scared for my future. What will happen to me? I really wish you were here with me, that I could erase everything.

Love, how did we get here?

No matter what happens, I want you to know our love will last eternally, please remember that. And I want you to understand, though this book changes everything proving your innocence. I can't turn it into authorities. Please understand I'm a sitting duck here without your strength and protection. It's hard enough trying to survive without being embraced in your arms, feeling your touch.

My love, I count down the days till I will last see you. Don't worry, we will be together again.

As for the book proving your innocence, changing everything, I am going to burn it. What you ask of me is just too much and you know that but at least you tried. I and you will always know the truth. Unfortunately we will take it to our graves, not even mentioning it in our death.

You're just a man who went into a bar after a long week of work. I know you just wanted a beer. Instead the only thing you got was death row for a murder you did not commit.

So goodbye my love, till we meet again.
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Published: 10/19/2011
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