At the Tea Table

Golden chrysanthemums bloom beside her, a tea cup balanced in graceful hands. Draped in ochre and blue, she savors this stillness. Porcelain vessels whispering of rituals passed down, of letters written in longing. She gazes past the edge of the painting, into a world only she can see, where devotion is brewed slowly, like memory steeped in silence.

Postmarked Gera, November 8, 1917
Modern Masters – Arthur Rehn & Co., Berlin

“My darling!

First, warm greetings. I hope you are well and have arrived safely and soundly at your place in the East.

Fritz is again away on duty today, and it is lonely again.

Hopefully I’ll receive word from you tomorrow—I’m longing for it greatly.

On Monday, I’ll be able to visit the depot hall.

For now, heartfelt greetings and much love.

Sleep well. Kisses from your devoted

Gretel”