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The Vows

My love, I make a solemn vow to you, Before our families, dear friends and God, My love will always be completely true, Until one of us lies beneath the sod. I had no thought I ever could defraud This precious man who opens up his heart. The match my friends and family applaud, There is no roadblock keeping us apart. And yet I knew right from the very start, I’d made the selfsame promise to another. I gave to him the whole of my young heart To him I vowed that there would be no other. You cannot know part of my heart I save, For one who lies so lowly in his grave. For Dr Mehta's Spenserian Sonnet contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 2/12/2011 10:32:00 PM
Oh, wow, you really did put that third element into it. I have been wondering and wondering how to accomplish that myself. I just have to make myself try! I really like this one. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 2/10/2011 8:20:00 AM
The commitment and solid attitude of vows made with such sureness is rare and precious. Just beautiful !!
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Date: 2/9/2011 9:37:00 PM
Oh Joyce this is one of the best sonnets I have ever read. All the best dear.
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