Unrequited Love Poem

Accidentally chanced upon
While browsing through a set of tomes
An unrequited love poem
Marked between the yellowed pages
Within a volume rifled through.
Thereupon, I eagerly read
The words in Edwardian script
Predated nineteen hundred six-
A sad age of class distinction- 
Where lines describe a futile love
Of two unfortunates in love
The beau from high society
His belle of notoriety
The aging ink was droplet smeared
I want to think it was from tears.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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September 27, 2010 at 9:02 AM
A pleasure to read your creative poetry today Albert. I am hoping you have a wonderful week filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
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September 26, 2010 at 2:31 PM
nice one, enjoyed your write...P.D.
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