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Letters From Walter

June 5, 2014
By MeineFraeulein SILVER, Dubai, Other
MeineFraeulein SILVER, Dubai, Other
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Favorite Quote:
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -- Gandalf


1908, Age 12

Dear Mother,
I am going fishing with the boys. I will be back soon.
It’s just that perch are best caught before dawn. I’ll be back
Tomorrow, or the day after, or the day after that—
I’ll be back with loads and loads of fish. Don’t worry, Mother.
I will be back soon.

Love,
Walter



1910, Age 14

Dear Mother,
I am going riding with the boys. I will be back soon.
It’s just that the breeze is coolest at sunrise. I know I
Nearly drowned last time, but don’t worry—
I’ll be back with fresh cheeks and light feet. Don’t worry, Mother.
I will be back soon.

Love,
Walter



1912, Age 16

Dear Mother,
I am going hunting with the boys. I will be back soon.
It’s just that rabbits are best caught at dusk. I know I
Broke a leg last time, but don’t worry—
I’ll be back with a wolfskin for the hearth. Don’t worry, Mother.
I will be back soon.

Love,
Walter



1914, Age 18

Dear Mother,
I am going combat with the boys. I will be back soon.
It’s just that war is won faster with more soldiers. I know I
Got wolf-bitten last time, but don’t worry—
I’ll be back with a badge on my chest. Don’t worry, Mother.
I will be back s—


The author's comments:
My musings about having optimism, and about events we cannot control

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on Jun. 24 2014 at 10:29 pm
JacketUniverse BRONZE, Chicago, Illinois
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No problem! I lived in Abu Dhabi :D 

on Jun. 24 2014 at 2:43 pm
MeineFraeulein SILVER, Dubai, Other
8 articles 0 photos 13 comments

Favorite Quote:
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -- Gandalf

I am actually from Canada. As for it being homourous, all I can say is that I'm glad you liked it. :) Thanks for your encouraging comment!

on Jun. 23 2014 at 8:52 pm
JacketUniverse BRONZE, Chicago, Illinois
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This was really interesting! Where are you from? I'm not sure if you meant for this to be humorous, but I found it a little funny that each time Walter did something he told his mother about, he got injured, yet he never thought to be more careful. Great job!