The Poetry Corner

Anticipation

By Ellis Parker Butler

I hold her letter as I stand, Nor break the seal; no need to guess What dainty little female hand Penned this most delicate address. The scented seal, I break it not, But stand in stormy revery; I tremble as I wonder what She who penned this will say to me. I wonder what my wife will say If so it be she eer shall know I only mailed her note today It should have gone two weeks ago!