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I wrote this poem and gave it to an ex of mine. Now this person is an altar now left unworshipped, thus the name. Prior to the breakup, the poem was initially tited (name of ex)'s Villanelle. 

An Altar Now Unworshipped

I hold your hand, my guiding light
To our home, a warm November hearth
My treasure, my altar to life

Sweetest coffee, my pure delight
Blanket of bliss, your jubilant mirth
I hold your hand, my guiding light

In crisp ashen skies flies a kite
When sunshine tires you make up its worth
My treasure, my altar to life

Hair tranquil midnight, skin Valette white
Angelic kiss, your hips sway with your pert
I hold your hand, my guiding light

You surpass art, O perfect sight
I was made for you since birth
My treasure, my altar to life

Starshine my goddess of achrondite
I covet time with you on this Earth
You are my all, and all is right
My treasure, my altar to life
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Huq Avatar
July 21, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Incredible title
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 30, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Hello B. Andrew Kelly, B, Andrew not all marriages last a long long time. Some do last a long time. Enjoy your Easter. Darlene/
Kelly Avatar
April 11, 2024 at 11:17 AM
thanks Darlene. good news was that it wasn't a marriage so no divorce proceedings but the heartbreak was there nonetheless. appreciate the kind words
Greenhough Avatar
March 29, 2024 at 8:06 AM
A good poem.
Kelly Avatar
April 11, 2024 at 11:17 AM
a good comment. thank you :)
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