December 12, 1944
Peggy Assenzio
123 Hope Lane
Brooklyn, NY 48325
Dear John,
Not a day goes by that I do not write those words: Dear John. My nights are restless without writing you a letter, it reassures me that I'm waiting for a husband to return home, and not just a body. My bones shake at those words. Losing you would break my heart. I assure you that I'd never love another man, given the situation, you're the only one for me. I miss you, John, but I fear I will have to give you bad news; but not just yet.
I've followed your outfit through the paper. The scrapbook of the clippings has grown steadily. Anything related to you, I keep. I know you've been moving around quite a lot. You've already been to Okinawa, Dulag, practically the whole Pacific. You must not recieve my letters regularly, no matter how much I wish you did. I long for you to write me half as much as I write you; no, that is not possible. It hurts to wonder if you have read any of my letters; I write you everday.
I've made plans for when you return. Teaching is really swell, but I will quit when you are finished and we will raise a family. I don't want anything to occupy the time I'll have with you and our future children. A wife and mother should always be dedicated, I'm sure you would agree with me. I've saved a significant amount of money, we will be able to buy a house- a home. I really hope you come back to me, I cannot live without you.
I've been avoiding this for an hour or so of writing now, but you must know the details of your grandfather's death. He died peacefully, as you wanted, with a smile on his face. It was as if he knew he were better off. All he ever did was talk about you, and how proud he was of you. I'm really very sorry, darling, but I know he told you this would happen. Will you write me back? Atleast a little note. If I can't hear your voice, I would love to hold a paper in my hands and know whose been there before, know whose clumsy handwriting I am reading. Often times I can hear your love whistle, the sounds dances in my head and I am fooled into thinking we are again lost on Coney Island. That was when there was no war, and we were together. Remember?
Do you remember that day in Bensonhurst years ago? I was reading a book on my porch when a football came flying at me. So, being a practical girl, I threw it right back at you. I've loved you ever since, did you know that? Even as a menacing thirteen year old boy I loved you. I was only eleven or twelve at the time, I shouldn't have felt those feelings. But all the same, I loved you dearly. I still do love you, John. Come back home to me.
I'll be waiting,
Peggy <3
P.S. Congratulations, my darling, on the Bronze Star. I know your work is very appreciated there.
Essay for English.
Here, I will talk about the people on my friends' list. Hopefully, they will read this and guess which number they are
1. I used to think you were the most beautiful boy in the whole world, and I tried to talk to you once, but you were no fun. You still have the best facial structure ever though.
2. You wore your hair in a ponytail the other day and it made me laugh inside. Mostly because you are a boy.
3. I have health and chem with you, but you don't update and you don't read my journal so you'll never know.
4. I have no idea who you are, but your journal layout is really bright and comprised of my favorite colors and pattern.
5. On madradhair, you said I was beautiful. Thank you!
6. We were once really really great friends. We had lots of fun times and now you hate me and do not care for me or our awesome relationship. Damnit.
7. I don't really know you, but I love your pictures and I stole this idea from your post. I still can't figure out who I am.
8. We tutor Aren together! And that cute girl that is way smart and has awesome hair.
9. You have bright red hair and your entries are most enjoyable.
10. We ride the bus together sometimes. You like the morning like I do, mostly becuase it "wakes you up."
11. You like to inform people on different sexual activities in your profile and you are way cute=)
12. You go to college. Get your ass back here.
13. We used to eat lunch together until I moved to eat lunch with my future goth husband. I still love you.
14. You're the best friend a girl could ask for. You're beautiful and I can tell you everything. Want some candy or something?
15. You are my wonderful boyfriend. You play Halo a lot, even though I disapprove and usually get off when I'm around. Though not a lot the last time I was there. You are nice to sleep on.
16. Your entries are very entertaining and you live in North Carolina.
17. I have no clue who you are, but I always like your hair.
18. You used to live around the corner and I lived in your refridgerator. Mmmmmmm
19. I never talk to you at all anymore ever. Eh
20. You made your journal so you could read friends only entries. But you probably don't read this so whatever.
21. You made a new journal and I didn't even notice. Poo
22. We went to places together, like one time we went to Maryland and ran off like badasses. Fun!
I hope I got everyone