Dear Block,
I miss you terribly. Only a few days away, has made my heart ache more than it has in the past years. I miss your kind words, and your playful nature. You would tease me for being so homesick, and I would welcome that. I can see you sitting in your room, smiling in the sunshine as you read this. Your hair will fall so beautifully, and you will tuck it behind your ear with your delicate hand. I miss playing with you and Bean in the garden, laughing because she would never give us the ball back. I don't get exercise on this rickety ship. They serve us seaweed soup. Remember how we used to make mud cakes when we were younger? Well seaweed soup tastes worse. I miss us laughing at the world, carefree…
I miss you Block.
Love,
Derrick
Dear Block,
The sergeant always yells at us. His nose is always running. I hope you laugh when you hear this, for this is the only funny thing about him. I'll spare you the details, because I know your fragile heart is easily wounded. You have such a loving nature Block. I miss that. Here they beat us. You would hug me, and we would sit together for hour and hours, wasting away the day. I miss you, it's been weeks since I've last been on dry land, in your warm, comforting arms. Remember those days we used to curl up together and watch old movies? Block, I even miss those sappy love stories which you so love. The way you used to tousle my hair brings back memories too hard to think about, for I need to be strong. I miss you. Forgive these tear stains on the paper.
Love,
Derrick
Dear Block,
It's been months, since I've seen you. Half a year at the least. I am constantly sea sick, and I've been wounded many times. My right arm is numb and is almost unusable. How I miss your smile Block. The way it lights up like a present when you're happy. The way your eyes dance in the light, full of hidden meanings only I can understand. I wish you were here to sooth me, and be gentle and forgiving, as nobody in this ship possesses any of these traits. But you must not come here Block. This is no place for a beautiful and sweet girl like you. They are starving us, I swear! Remember on Thanksgiving, when we ate almost half the food on the table, and lay on the couch together groaning? I would give anything to be with you again Block. Anything.
Love,
Derrick.
Dear Block,
It's been three years. I wonder how you've been, how you look. There is no food left on the ship. We have to resort to fishing, but a storm has been here for almost 6 days. I weigh about 63 pounds, Block. They had to remove my right arm, so ignore this shaky handwriting. How much would I give to hear you laugh Block. It sounds like bells ringing. But I have forgotten that distant sound from so long ago. I have forgotten what it felt like to be in your arms, what your kiss felt like. I don't know how I keep on living without you Block. Remember how we swore to always be together? I miss you, Block!
Love,
Derrick
Dear Miss. Massie Elizabeth Block,
We regret to inform you that Soldier Derrick Harrington has died. Please except our deepest apologies.
Sincerely,
Sergeant Chris Abeley
This is my first one-shot so please don't be harsh!
Reva