Dearest Percy,
Your words concern me deeply, Darling.
I read your letter over couple of times, couldn't help thinking about what it is you're going through. It breaks my heart. But the thought of you returning home one day heals it. And I hope it can heal yours, too, even if can't do the same for your mind.
I haven't told you this, because I did not want to be of nuisance, but I've noticed the change of tone in the last few letters you wrote. You've gotten less romantic with your words, and if you are being poetic it's only when expressing dread. And you have every right to feel and write in this way, I just wanted you to know that I've noticed.
Came to a distressing thought yesterday evening. I don't wish to upset you more, so if your spirit feels tender you can skip this paragraph. Your daughter will never miss you like I do... as she's never met you, and will still be an infant when you return (I hope).
Yet, do not loose hope! You must wonder of the day you'll hold her for the first time, and me once more. I hope you do know that I'm always here for you. And it won't be easy for me to read, but if you need to, put all your troubles and worry into a letter.
And a lighter topic to end this letter. We went for a short walk yesterday, your sister, Elizabeth and I. It was only 5 minutes of walking, to a nearby park. Magnolias are in bloom. There was a beautiful magnolia tree we sat under, with gorgeous light pink flowers. Your sister was humming a song to Lizzie, and I was just enjoying the scent of flowers. How nice it would've been if you had been there...
Love,
Rosie.
xx
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Til Roses Do Us Part || ✔
Historical Fiction1914 The Great War had just begun and two British newlyweds exchange letters as the conflict escalates on the Western front; one of them on land, the other in the trenches. They share tenderness, compassion and comfort. [an epistolary novel]
