Sweet Sorrow - Revised

Their "Love-Life" was in trouble.
It was bogus from the start.
It never should have happened.
It wasn't all that smart.

These two were not compatable,
but they were not aware!
They ignored the obvious,
it seems they didn't care!

The "romance" began to slowly fade.
Things turned bitter-sweet.
Love just never happened
it ended in defeat!

They learned about love the hard way.
A lesson of sweet-sorrow!
They'll be more cautious next time
so they can have a sweet tomorrow!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 12:37 PM
A belated congratulations on your win in Brian's "What You Will" contest Ralph. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
January 14, 2012 at 12:45 PM
CONGRATS RALPH ON HM FOR THIS IMPRESSIVE CREATION.. HOPE ALL IS WELL ..
Pettit Avatar
February 8, 2011 at 4:45 PM
Good writing again.
A   Avatar
January 23, 2011 at 4:29 PM
sad thoughts but an awesome poem.. well i guess i was in an ugly romance recently.. well i sure learned love is hell.. enjoyed,..p.d.
Sweetheart Avatar
January 23, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Great contest entry Ralph.. u are super at this oxymoronic stuff and a great piece ..good luck ... my friend.. though this could really be for real in some marriages..luv..haha..
Devonshire Avatar
January 23, 2011 at 6:10 AM
You wove those oxymorons in extremely well, Ralph. And your poem is also quite thought-provoking. Hope to see it in the winners' circle. Love, Carolyn
La France Avatar
January 22, 2011 at 9:26 PM
Wonderful oxy, best of luck in the contest~~
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