THE LAST LETTER

Your majestic excellency

During the past five years I have sent you letters
I have written every day
Sometimes to thank you for letting me live in your kingdom
kingdom where the sun sets not,
other times, to intercede for those I love

I have not asked for luxuries

only love, health and good cheer
for an opportunity to earn sustenance
for happiness
Have I been selfish?

I have abandoned everything to follow your law

I've spoken of you to multitudes
Following you has cost me dearly
I've lost the respect of some,
and gained the despise of others

Hunger has visited my home

Uncertainty has pounded my face
I'm at the border of desperation
Five years without a single answer
You ignore me; you mock me

This is my last letter

I'm all out of ink, I ran out of paper
I know this time you still wont respond
But it is appropriate to bid farewell
even if you refuse to acknowledge me

© 2010
Jor-El Irizarry