Bittersweet

The strain of separation leaves a sore,
sorrow abides and festers in the heart;
two star-cross'd lovers smitten to the core,
despairing of the days they'll spend apart.
Spirit, soul and testament they share,
blind to worldly consequences, broken
by the distance in between, for where'er
their footsteps fall each retains a token.
Two rings confirm a union true and bold;
connubial bliss that will not e'er be still'd
though time and tide would try to break the mold,
a fire undying, passion unfulfilled.
   The day will shortly dawn to soothe the strain,
   and end their bleak despondency and pain.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Lindley Avatar
February 14, 2016 at 4:56 PM
ANOTHER VERY STRONG AND DEEP WRITE MY FRIEND. The closing verses seals this as a gem! A7
Bickerstaffe Avatar
February 14, 2016 at 4:58 PM
Many thanks Bob... I am most grateful to you. Best wishes, Keith
Lindley Avatar
February 14, 2016 at 4:55 PM
ANOTHER VERY STRONG AND DEEP WRITE MY FRIEND. The closing verses seals this as a gem! A7
White Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 12:06 PM
Tis' the tale of love and hate. A roller coaster of emotion. Well done Keith
Bickerstaffe Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 12:11 PM
Thanks so much! Keith
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