Then Came War

I saw her standing in the mist
Oh, this was long before we kissed

She was a child and so was I
But that changed slowly, bye and bye

The courtship seemed to last for years
We laughed and cried and dried our tears

We wed one June before the war
The time was short, the distance far

And then war came and I was gone
We knew our love would carry on

And so it did, but here I lie
All shot to hell as here I die

Don't bury me in blood soaked land
Take me to Texas' wind blown sand

She was my life - my life was good
Just carve those words on mesquite wood

4-27-20
Contest: Couplet- Any Length, Any Theme
Sponsor: Dear Heart
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 5/5/2020 11:25:00 PM
Best wishes and congrats for your win in Dear Heart's contest, Larry - I hope you and yours are staying safe and sound. Blessings and keep up the great writing, My Friend! :o)
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Larry Bradfield
Date: 5/6/2020 10:21:00 PM
Thank you kindly, Gregory. I appreciate the words
Date: 5/5/2020 7:17:00 PM
Larry, emotional and beautifully penned, congratulations on your win in my contest _Constance
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Larry Bradfield
Date: 5/6/2020 10:22:00 PM
Enjoyed the contest as usual! Thank you for the placement!
Date: 5/4/2020 11:33:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement win in Dear Heart’s contest. Hugs Eve
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Date: 5/6/2020 10:22:00 PM
Thank you Eve!
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