The Heart That Swore Fidelity

06.08.2009

"The heart that swore fidelity"

After I'm gone
You may not cry for me
You'll find the truth
Engraved upon my door:
"Here lived a heart
That swore fidelity
Through peaceful days
And through the nights of war"

Go on and feed
Your youthfull soul with pride,
With awe you wake
In all those lost and cold

After I'm gone
You'll come back just to find
This secret pledge
Written upon my door.

Though years have passed,
Though I have known them all -
Pale breasted loves
Aiming to steal your light

I let you sail,
And if such is your choice -
Than silent waiting
Becomes the choice of mine.
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Agustin Avatar
December 28, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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March 17, 2016 at 11:50 PM
Domi, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
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January 14, 2016 at 9:32 PM
Domi, Awesome write, I really like this. Forever ** SKAT **
Brown Avatar
August 7, 2009 at 5:23 AM
Another day we are blessed to be here reading and writing poetry. Thank you for sharing your wonderful poetry today Domi. Love, Carol
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