In Another Time

In another place
at another time
perhaps,
our worlds 
may collide.

We would fall in love
and our lives would be
as we imagined our "us"
when we were teens
and thinking of where
we would wind up in life
and who that special person
not known yet
would be.

I would imagine
and contemplate
that you were my shining knight
that, on horse, took flight
to save me from
the ogre who grabbed me
and held me hostage 
because he loved me
and chose me to be his.

You would imagine
and contemplate
that I was your damsel in distress
and I couldn't be saved unless
you took the reigns 
galloped your horse
as fast as you could
and would save me
from my destiny.

You were truth and honor
I was the virgin of purity
together
we were a duo of honest,
brutal, constant, decency
a pair to be noticed and adored
not abhorred by the evil
who would steal our innocence 
and kill our as-we-thought
undying love of each other.

Today, we are dead
our legacies, our love for each other
and the memories our children share
and the care that we designed for our family
are their precious heirlooms
to always hold dear 
and near to the heart.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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July 16, 2016 at 12:13 AM
Susanne, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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July 16, 2016 at 7:42 AM
Thank you, Linda, for welcoming me to this community. I look forward to reading other's works, as well as posting my own for critiquing. I am receptive to any suggestions a reviewer may make to make a work read better. Thanks, again. God bless and hugs, Susanne
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July 15, 2016 at 5:27 PM
Susanne,,, Welcome to poetry soup, after reading this I feel as if you are an Accomplished writer. Glad to see you enjoying it so much here. Flourishing among this community is easier than you think. Keep up the good work. *SKAT*
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July 16, 2016 at 7:44 AM
Thank you, SKAT, for welcoming me to this community. I am looking forward to reading other's works, as well as posting mine for critiquing. Will be reading you once I learn to navigate through this environment. God bless and hugs, Susanne
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