Madison Rosenbalm: Poetry Collection

To My Handsome City Boy

Mr. Jeremy Wittletoo

14 East Hemmingway Road

From Ms. Victoria Lee

Under tree laden with fruit

I write you this earnest note:

A proclamation of my love.

Down the winding dirt roads

And endless hills of green,

I live in a vine-kissed cottage.

If you feel so moved by me,

Below I'll give you my address

So you may soon get to it.

Away from any grating noise,

I bask in song of lovely birds,

But I long to hear your voice.

I lay often in sweet wildflowers

And soak under morning sun,

But still yearn for your warmth.

Daily, I pick the fruit of trees

And tend to fickle berries,

But without you it feels mundane.

Ever since the day I met you,

On shore of the city lake,

No part of life has been the same.

I cannot stand the city life.

I struggle to breathe the air.

Come, live with me instead.

I’ll show you all the country ways:

Fireflies, starry skies, and fresh breeze.

You’ll come to love it, you’ll see.

So I implore you, Jeremy,

If our time inspired you the same

Drive to 203 Wildoak Lane

And come be with me.

About the Author:

Madison Rosenbalm is an artist of many forms who has been writing prose and, mostly poetry, since early middle school. A full time student in Cookeville, Tennessee, Madison attempts to take time to enjoy activities she loves such as drawing, playing ukulele, crafting, swimming, and exploring Tennessee. Her pieces tend to have darker themes with cruel endings, but always hold a deeper, representative meaning that seeks to inspire critical thinking within others.