Love Note

It didn't come in the mail

Bearing stamp, address written

A4 size paper folded in four

Stapled at corners to let others know

To be opened by whose name it bore

Quietly slipped under the door

 

Yes...had my name handwritten

In cursive style was impressed

Didn't have a clue to its contents

Staple pins cautiously pried open

Had never sent anyone love notes

Then who could have dared to send

 

OK...got it! Was from the sixteen year old,

In English class; sat always on the last bench,

Never spoke, nor answered any questions

Otherwise performed brilliantly in tests

Poems composed laced with sadness

Essays written faultess; caught the attention

 

In his heart, he carried a huge burden

'Dear Mam...I'm afraid to speak in class

I have a stammer, cannot get across words

Afraid others will make fun, so please excuse

My silence, I need you to understand'

That was all, the sheet of paper contained.