Tender Words and a Longing Heart: May 13, 1971
Send us a text In this May 13, 1971 letter, Dick writes from Vietnam with a mixture of relief and longing after receiving a batch of letters from Sarah. He responds to her stories—some we haven’t yet read—which reminds me that a few letters might still be waiting in the stack or possibly lost to time. In typical Dick fashion, his words are unfiltered, affectionate, and sometimes difficult to read as his daughter. But they’re also deeply human. He reflects on missed mail, delayed surprises, ...
In this May 13, 1971 letter, Dick writes from Vietnam with a mixture of relief and longing after receiving a batch of letters from Sarah. He responds to her stories—some we haven’t yet read—which reminds me that a few letters might still be waiting in the stack or possibly lost to time. In typical Dick fashion, his words are unfiltered, affectionate, and sometimes difficult to read as his daughter. But they’re also deeply human.
He reflects on missed mail, delayed surprises, and shares plans for R&R in Hawaii. He talks about desire—his for Sarah, and only Sarah—and how making love with her is what he misses most. These letters continue to paint a picture not just of war and waiting, but of devotion, intimacy, and the deep comfort of knowing someone is on the other end of your words.
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