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Actualization of Affection Poetry Contest
Prompt Stay with Me
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15/5/2026
Stay with Me
Dearest man of my heart, please don’t tear our love apart
I feel you’re yearning to be free, and hope that you will stay with me.
I love you more and more each day, but fear you’ll take your love away
I’ve tried to right this awful wrong, because with me you do belong.
You’ve never seen my silent tears, which I have shed for many years
And I can see you want to go, to be with her, yes that I know.
But for your love I’ll surely fight, and if you stay, I’ll make it right,
Please don’t break my heart in two; I never would get over you.
I am not sure just why you stay, perhaps it’s guilt because you stray
And you must think that I’m naive when you go out and then deceive.
But I’ll stand by no matter what, please take a look at what you’ve got
A heart and soul that loves you dear, and oh so thankful when you’re near.
We were so happy and in love, the day we wed gave thanks above,
But over years your roving eyes have caused me pain now with your lies.
To me each day you give a kiss, but I know who you truly miss,
And so, although you’re torn in two, I’m glad it’s me that you turn to.
I know at times you do try hard; to make it right stop this façade
And in those times, I cherish you and pray that you will love me true.
Your indiscretions I’ll forgive, for if you left, I could not live.
And maybe soon you’ll realize your true love is before your eyes.
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