I am yours. Locked up or not, that hasn't changed. Don't you forget how I look when you walk through the door. I’m waiting right here. Use this to build anticipation for his release or the next visit. My Heart,

Stay strong. Stay focused. I’ll keep the bed warm. 1. Know the rules. Most jails reject letters with lipstick kisses, perfumes, glitter, or Polaroids. Keep the paper clean. If you want to be spicy, use ink (red pen is usually allowed) and descriptive words, not visual aids.

Nothing kills the mood faster than talking about his court date, his cellmate, or the prison food. The letter is a fantasy escape. Keep the outside world (and the inside drama) out of the envelope. The Bottom Line Writing a seductive letter to your boyfriend in jail is an act of rebellion against the system that separated you. It tells him: You are still a man. You are still loved. You are still wanted.

I was lying in bed last night, and I couldn't sleep. I pulled your pillow over to my side and closed my eyes. I started thinking about the way you looked at me that night before everything changed. You know the one—when it was raining so hard we couldn't leave the car.

I remember the weight of your hand on my thigh. I remember how you smelled like soap and that leather jacket. I am wearing that same perfume you bought me last year. I sprayed it on my wrists just so I could pretend you were holding them down again.