Parting From Christabel

My life, she did alter And that, I wouldn’t falter. So inspirational were her words all together, As if she were a sister to Desiderata. Of our difference , we tried to patch But, alas!! there was always a latch. I tried to keep her for a year and four, But was chagrined when she couldn’t take it anymore Thus we separated without tears Though our hearts wept in distress. I could have begged for her light But was held back by my pride Alas! alas! it cuts like a knife And for days, I brought myself to starve. Parting from her was like escaping from heaven, and till date, haven’t found yet another haven. It was a day of sorrow, the day we parted Had chill as if slept without a blanket. the saddest of all my days. though we have parted in disgrace, I still love you like in our youthful days