This was written while I was a member of the
U.S. Air Forces, in 1944- a totally true tale.
My departure for the Air Force,
Bade me leave my girlfriend, Ann.
Our romance was on even keel,
But devoid a future plan.
Love letters came to camp each day,
Lending courage to go on.
Then, nothing for a while, until
There was one addressed, 'Dear John'.
''Dear John', Bill has returned to me,
From his duties, overseas.
We are resuming our affair,
So, forget about me, please'.
I showed my chaplain this sad note
And said to him 'I grieve'.
They checked my records, which were good,
And my C.O. gave me leave.
Back home I called at Annie's house,
Met her mother, at the door;
She said'they're getting married soon,
Don't come knocking any more'.
The stars of Heaven guided me,
Sending comfort, from above,
As I watched the dying embers
Of this unrequited love.
Then, I bought myself a Harley
And had Texas in my sight,
For my leave was nearly over-
Had to be there Sunday night.
You have put voice to what many men choose to hide and run away from, excellent poetry. Juan
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
What a heartfelt piece. After many years… very sentimental. Also very sad. Hope that, eventually, somehow, you were able to get over it. A sore tale “well told.”