Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Poet Rhyme

Why I Must Stay?

Why I Must Stay?

You entered my heart faster than wind.
And promised my soul bliss would begin.
Joy, soon faltered, by blistering sin,
Where lost hope and hate put life on spin. 

Lopsided lovers living as friends,
Why on this earth does not this love end?
Angry words become sweet lines again.
According to some, such love cannot win.

Alone in the room while you sit near,
I wonder why hurt brought each new tear.
We dreamed forever of loving dear.
Harsh words have hindered gladness, I fear.

So as thoughts befall on this dark day,
I pray, “God, please take my life away.”
Then, I remember why I must stay.
Grandchildren laughing, wanting to play –

© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
June2, 2010
Poetic form: Rhyme  (Each verse is written in monorhyme...almost.)

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Skat A June 2, 2010 at 10:07 AM A REASON OF THEIR WELL BEING.. SAD, IMAGINE THEM LOSING YOU.. SAD WRITE i LOVED THE REASON FOR STICKING AROUND, ALWAYS THINK ABOUT THE LITTLE ONES

Poet Destroyer A June 2, 2010 at 9:00 AM sad write,,, but the ending is a bit hopeful/// enjoyed