Missing In Love

They made a pact before he went off to war
That on his return they would  wed
He became missing in action in a land so hostile and far
She cried when she heard the news they had alleged

The disappointment drove her over the edge
Turning to alcohol to relieve her pain
Saddened by the broken pledge
Now she would never see him again

But he had been rescued and did return
He searched for her from sunrise till setting sun
Of her whereabouts he was fain to learn
But the one he loved had become a nun

He was depressed, his heart broken in two
And to a higher power she had become faithful and true

For Paula's "Pact" contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Tsiluma Avatar
July 28, 2012 at 1:18 AM
Reads like a love tragedy. The ravages of war certainly go beyond the battle field and the fruits are often bitter.Lovely sonnet Joseph!
Wesley Avatar
May 14, 2012 at 10:32 AM
A sad sory that reminds us that patience can be a virtue. Best wishes in the contest Joseph, it is so worthy of a win!
Neels Avatar
May 13, 2012 at 10:37 AM
Interesting theme you chose for the contest Joseph, really enjoyed reading it tonight.. ;) Wilma
Lu Avatar
May 12, 2012 at 10:22 AM
nicely written. Infact, very well written! God bless, Cindy Lu
May Avatar
May 12, 2012 at 12:01 PM
thank you for those kind words Cindy..
Dietrich Avatar
May 11, 2012 at 8:52 PM
Joseph, that is very interesting that she ended u making a pact to a higher power as well!! Good idea you came up with for this contest.
May Avatar
May 12, 2012 at 5:31 AM
Thank you Andrea..
Kendrick Avatar
May 11, 2012 at 7:21 PM
Great one with a surprise ending which is good..Good luck in the contest..Reads like a winner to me..Enjoyed..Your presence at my work was uplifting..Sara
May Avatar
May 12, 2012 at 5:31 AM
Thank you Sara
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