"Hopeless devotion" sounds ever so fake;
my heart is spellbound but my mind's not found.
I wonder will the pangs of your heart ache
when longing harangues and I'm not around?
There is no honest gain to your crying;
it is just a chain which does not restrain.
How wide - the gap of insincere lying?
It serves to unwrap memories of pain.
This falling in love stuff is too easy;
yes, to hang is rough and to bond is tough.
I am asking, “How long will you love me?”
Your forever may not be strong enough.
Changing the paradigm, we can adjust.
We have hills yet to climb; hope at its prime.
We'll build love's foundation on truth and trust.
Laying them as groundwork will take some time.
written 6 June 2016
using these three song prompts
A Time for Us by Andy Williams
Hopelessly Devoted to You by Olivia Newton-John
When I Fall in Love by Rick Astley
for contest: Teppo Gren's Golden Oldies # 3
also entered in contest: John Hamilton's Your Best Rhyming Poem (2/1/17)
Categories:
astley, 11th grade, emotions, love,
Form: Quatrain
I put my head on my pillow and soon see you,
Walking in the falling snow all alone, my darling;
Oh- is that our honeymoon cabin that I see,
Where we shared such love and kisses endlessly.
When I fell in love with you, it was forever,
Sweet the memory of us walking hand in hand;
The gentle snow falling was whispering our love,
When I gave you my heart, it was completely.
Just like you darling, I too am lost in the snow,
I walk a snowy winding path to your tomb;
The falling snow kissing my raven hair and tears,
And I place a red rose and touch your name.
When I fell in love with you, it was forever,
I will never give my heart to another, darling;
Wait for me at Heaven's gate- I will be there soon,
When I gave you my heart, it was completely.
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May 23, 2016
Verse
Inspiration: When I Fall In Love, by Rick Astley
For the contest, Grens Evergreens (Golden Oldies) #3
sponsor, Teppo Gren
First Place
Categories:
astley, lost love,
Form: Verse