To Love Again

My heart is heavy-laden with love anew.
For to thee, hath I pledged love forever true.
Of constant heart I promised to be. 
What now hindereth my vow to thee?
Only death’s cruel hand which took thee from me!

Shall I now at fate’s bequeath surrender my heart 
to love once more?
Between heartache and desire I am torn.
 In tearful sorrow I make my plea; I ask that thou release me.
The heart ,who past knowing, can but understand
how joy and sorrow could walk hand in hand.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 7/6/2012 1:04:00 PM
I think when I split with my exgilrfrend My lifes kind of stood still I think love and hate go hand in hand i think with me its a case of once bittern twice as shy will I ever open my heart again I dont think so check out my poems worlds apart a bad case of nostalgia and love is rare to get my view hope you like thank you for your comments its nice to hear from someone new and agin nice write x david scott
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Date: 6/28/2012 11:21:00 AM
Amazing portrait of an inner crossroads, stradding a fence between different focal points. Very beautifully said and realized
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Date: 6/25/2012 7:58:00 AM
Yr poem expresses the feeling of wanting to love again yet fearful of its pitfall. It is a well written piece for all to see.
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Date: 5/10/2012 11:03:00 AM
Congratulations Lori on your win!! Well Done! big hugs love deb
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Date: 5/10/2012 7:06:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning piece Lori xx
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Date: 5/9/2012 8:40:00 PM
a lovely quaint poem. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 5/9/2012 3:31:00 PM
Yes man was born for joy & woe..Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Date: 5/9/2012 7:55:00 AM
Congrats on your win..Sara
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Date: 5/9/2012 7:15:00 AM
Lori congrats on your win..David
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Date: 5/9/2012 5:28:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's "175" contest Lori. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/24/2012 2:44:00 PM
Lori, to feel one thing is to feel another... this poem is deep,, every emotion you describe here, walks with surrender ... thank you for the expression of loving again... always..PD
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Date: 4/24/2012 3:05:00 AM
A poem of loss and hope rolled into one. Great write, Lori!
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