The Vow

Dearest Sarah,
I am far away from you
with heavy heart
I'm always thinking of you
couldn't bear to watch the photo 
of you and me,
giving it a kiss and embrace
I always wanted to see your face.
I'll catch a train in Spring
every second I'm remembering
the memories that we have
and the love you bring.

Dearest Jonas,
I am so overwhelmed
upon receiving your letter
I couldn't wait
to see you in Spring
the day of our wedding
the moment we say, "I do"
my love I'll give fully to you.
we will be wearing our rings
a symbol of our promise
and everlasting love
and all I could dream of.

Early morning 
one Monday in Spring
Sarah, wearing the whitest of white
and the sweetest smile
sitting in her car
vividly waiting for the groom 
to appear in sight
when someone approaches
breaks the news, starting her plight.

Like a child and running wild
to his hospital bed, cold
in his hand, a paper blood-stained
she reads his vow,
I promise to love you
to stay with you for the rest of my life
fill each second with happiness
and satisfaction, and a whole lot
everything a boyfriend, a lover
a husband and father can do
I'll do it for you.

White gown now red
uncontrollable, hugging him tight
her vows, trembling, sobbing she recites
but how will they ever
make their dreams come true
she dares him take her along
with him, to stay with each other
to live with their love 
if not on this Earth but in the heavens above!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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May 7, 2016 at 11:00 AM
Maricris Cabrera, 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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May 9, 2016 at 9:07 PM
Hi, thank you for the welcoming me here. It's a pleasure being a member in Poetry Soup. And it's nice getting acquainted with all the members here but first I will be having a great time to get familiar and let myself tour around in this huge community of yours. Thank you once again. Hugs!
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May 6, 2016 at 8:03 AM
Very touching and emotionally charged. I hope this doesn't come from real life.
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May 9, 2016 at 9:12 PM
Thank you kindly. I am very grateful finally I'm now a member in this community with great poets.
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