DEAFENING SILENCE


An open letter to a wife

Where do I begin? Things were never supposed to go this far. This is not I wanted. How can we both sit in the same room with a deafening silence between us? How could words pour forth that could only hurt and crash our love? I didn't mean them, I swear! I just didn't know how to take them back.

I don't understand why we fought. Can we please forget what happened? It was my frustration speaking, not my heart. Can you understand that my intent was not to hurt and separate us, but to vent my inadequacies? There was no compromise. The words that existed between us were filled with rage. I was arrogant and overbearing. I had to prove my point. I had to be right - sometimes.

In truth, I can look back now and see clearly. Hindsight, however, is always better than foresight. I was wrong. Pride stood in the way of my sight. I was blinded to what was important. You my sweet are the one I treasure most in my life. I was stupid not to see that until I hurt you.

I know you will find this hard to believe, but I've have always love you.

As ever



the love letter collection
submitted 8:00 PM EST
monday, october 6, 2008