Three Letters

When a day brings petty aggravations
And my poor frayed nerves are all askew
I forget these unimportant matters
Pouring out my hopes and dreams to you
As I rest my pen and look around me
I can see the summer disappear
Oh, dear friend, all at once, autumn's here!
Good morning, Ms. Ritter
Oh, good morning, Arpad
Look! Autumn!
Dear friend:
With November just around the corner
I've a feeling you may also share
Do you feel an undertone of discord
And a sense of tension in the air?
Mr . Nowak, must this sidewalk always be covered with leaves?
Uh, no sir. But Mr. Maraczek!
If it weren't for your endearing letters
I'd be flying south with all the geese !
By the way, have you read 'War and Peace?'
Oh, look! Winter!
Dear friend:
Have you set your calendar for Tuesday
When we bring this. ..
...chapter to a close?
When I meet my lady of the letters
Who puts tiny faces in her O's?
In the freezing weather of December
I'll be warmly waiting for our date
Until then, count the hours--
Oh, I'm late for work!