I Miss Letters

Think about THIS the next time you look through your pile of junk mail…

I miss letters. The kind you used to get in your mail box. Remember those? Nobody writes letters anymore. Even one of my dear friends who is now almost 80, sends emails rather than letters.

I still get a few Christmas cards every year, but even those are not nearly as numerous. Most people if they do anything at all, they will send you an “e-card”. Somehow, it’s just not the same.

I remember the thrill when I would find a letter from a childhood friend in the mail box. It was so exciting! I remember, making myself wait until I could devote my undivided attention to that letter. Then I would sit and read it several times, relishing every word.

Remember Pen Pals? I had a few growing up. One was a Girl Scout that I met while I lived in the Philippines. She was a Girl Scout from…

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Author: Penny Wilson Writes

Penny Wilson is an international writer who writes in several genres. She has written articles for WOW Women on Writing. Her poetry has been published in online journals, such as Ariel Chart, Spill Words Press and the Poppy Road Review. Penny is a member of the Austin Poetry Society. Her poetry has been featured in the publication America's Emerging Poets 2018 & 2019 by Z Publishing and Poets Quarterly and Dual Coast Magazine published by Prolific Press. Penny is an advocate for Mental Health Awareness and has the page "Mental Health Help" on her blog. She writes about the struggles of mental illnesses and Depression. She is passionate about spreading awareness for Suicide Prevention and Domestic Abuse. She expresses her passion through her writings of poetry and life experiences. You can find more of her writings on her blog at https://pennywilsonwrites.com/ and follow her on Twitter @pennywilson123. View All Posts