A Writer Is Born

The Life Of Elenore

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Eleanor

Prompt: This Vintage Mirror Reflects Dark Hair

Elenore Saga Part: 1

In the corner of a barely lit room

A man sat in his comfy chair

Surrounded by the light of the moon

And the love that was no longer there

With everyday that passes

It just makes his heart sad

The flocking of black masses

Is all he had

He prayed to see her bright eyes

Just one more single time

Buried sorrow lies

At the single drop of a dime

He missed her soft dark hair

As smooth as milk

The kisses they did share

Was made of the softest silk

Oh my dear heart,

It cries out for my sweet Elenore

Till death, we did part

I'll see her nevermore

A.D. Small

April 20, 2023

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A Shameful Entry

Prompt: Dark Desire Of A Cold-Hearted Lover

Elenore Saga Part: 2

Dear diary, it's me Charles again

It's May 15th, 1853

I know it's been so long since you've heard me sin

But something's happening to me

I've met a fire haired beauty

That's caused me to stray

She shot the life into me

On this very day

I'm writing this dark confession by candlelight

The horror of my transgressions

On this dark, lonely night

I write my bloody confessions

I have committed a terrible sin

And broke a solemn vowel

The Lord knows where my heart has been

And even now

Please forgive me, sweet Elenore

My heart and soul was weak

It cuts me to my core

A trembling heart will speak

I must break this off at once with her

To save my Elenore

Emotions began to stir

As I headed towards the door

A.D. Small

April 20, 2023

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A Broken Harlot

Prompt: The Luggage Of Deceit Will Haunt You.

Elenore Saga Part: 3

I found my blue-eyed scarlet

She was where she was supposed to be

Now a broken harlot

Of an old memory

Like an old suitcase

Full of empty souls

Her heart, I must not chase

Sorrow digs angry holes

She begs for me not to go

But I must walk away

The ache begins to grow

I mustn't stray

My Elenore is calling

I have to toss aside this despair

My heart is deeply falling

For her ebony hair

My love, she awaits me

As I quickly dash home

What a sweet beauty

Why did I roam

Her ivory skin is smooth to the touch

My sweet Elenore

I love you so much

I couldn't ask God for more

A.D. Small

April 28, 2023

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A Barren Miracle

Prompt: A Road That's Worth Traveling A Million Miles.

Elenore Saga Part: 4

Dear diary, it's Roger checking in

It's a crisp November morning

I do not wish to confess any sin

As I hear her beautiful snoring

I have an announcement

That I must share immediately

So, here's my official document

Of life's mysterious beauty

The Lord has finally answered

My beautiful Elenore

For a miracle has occurred

Like never before

After a few years of trying

We all but gave up hope

Many a night she spent crying

Teaching herself to cope

Her thoughts began to fester

The shame of barren soil

Her emotions began to cluster

Like an angry boil

The hope died slowly

The dream began to fade away

The one thing she couldn't give me

Had a high price to pay

Elenore has only one dream

And it's the same one every night

Her soul lets out a scream

By mornings light

Because God answered her agony

He heard her painful cries

Her soul is now free

Her barren soil dies

For she is with child at last

A road she can finally take

The tears can stay in the past

Because she has a baby to make

Oh Lord, I want to shout thank you

For saving my elenore

It's all because of you

For opening a closed door

That Amen hit my soul

As I lay down my diary

Our family is now whole

Elenore is finally free

A.D. Small

April 30, 2023

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Scarlet Tears

Prompt: Sin Creates A Desperate Letter

Elenore Saga part: 5

To my dearest Roger, it's me, Susan

I know you said it's over, but how have you been

It's been several months, and I miss you so

The long nights make emptiness grow

Why did you choose her to love and not me

Oh, Lord, heal my agony

I offered you my heart, and you broke it

So, in my dingy room, I sit

Surrounded by my sadness to you, I write

As the day grows by shadow's light

You exclaimed I was the one and not Elenore

But in the end I felt like a used whore

I didn't deserve to be tossed aside

Many moonless nights I've cried

Wishing you held me instead

I feel so cold on my lumpy bed

I will leave you alone if you desire

I will send this at once by wire

I must know if this is truly over

Sealed with my family's crested clover

Tell me why it has to be Elenore

When I could love you so much more

Please Roger let me know what you decide

In my one room shack I still reside

It hurts to let go, but I understand

If you choose to take her hand

I will forever love you, my dear

Respond quickly, the end is near

I end this letter in my lonely room

The silence makes my chambers a tomb

I was only wanting to seek closure

Signed forever, and always, your scarlet lover

A.D. Small

May 7, 2023

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Impulsive Reaction

Prompt: A Hat-Box Becomes A Stash-Box Or Does It?

Elenore Saga Part: 6

This morning I received another letter

I should respond, but I know better

She has to know by now that it's truly over

As I stared at the wax stamped clover

I debated if I should break the seal

Or just let wounded hearts heal

She needs to let this go

Her family crest makes three in a row

But as soon as the courier delivered our wire

I immediately built up the fire

The January frost moves quickly at night

Especially during the dawn's light

I stared at the hearth, waiting to feel its heat

As I stood in my stocking feet

My plan was to turn her words to embers

For the pain is not mine it's hers

A soft noise makes my heart skip a beat

As I hear the padding of her smooth feet

With letters in hand, I panic

Around the room, my eyes flick

I soon spotted my saving grace

As the seconds tick by, my heart begins to race

Upon the mantle sat an old hat-box

As I open it, my stomach rocks

For now, this will have to do

To hide the truth from hurting you

My sin I choose to bear

But as for Elenore, this pain she can't share

My love is deeper than my mistakes

If unleashed, the whole Earth shakes

I can't live one day without you

Your love, my own heart, be true

I kiss your lips by morning's light

In this moment, everything is right

Oh, my sweet, sweet Elenore

Tis' you I live for

A.D. Small

May 8, 2023

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