Our Choice

Recall those days when shadowed walls were all

That closed us in; no words, no touch, no life;

And naught could break nor mend my downward fall

Into a world once bleak with scornful strife.

Was then when seas returned to calming tides,

And life was in our grasps; to choose our way.

Now knowing what lay back, I watched the skies

and there you were, when light returned to day.

And never did I think that love would be 

As it was ought to be before the siege,

But one it took, to save that dying seed,

That grows still more, beneath its sheltered leaves. 

We chose way back when choice was at our doors;

And still, I'd choose you, Love, forevermore.

Author's Note

Someone once asked me "who chose who"?, referring to my boyfriend and I. He responded, "she chose me," but I corrected him, stating, "we chose each other." I wrote this shortly after.

Reviews

[Georgios]

Nice!!! We have a beautifully written English sonnet, here, with one little flaw. The word "watched" contains two syllables and the only alternative I can think of, is "viewed", which is a two-syllable word as well. The word "viewed" produces a softer sound-effect, though, so I recommend it. How about "view'd", then? 100!

[Wórdsmíth]

And ... yes, you`ve well corrected your hot boyfriend that you both of your loved ones chose each others. In love, there`s no "TWO" ..but always "ONE" .. even the souls become "ONE". What a deep thought of the day you`ve taught him. I`m sure, he`d have kissed up your beautiful burning head to please you after getting taught such magnificent words from you ;)

[Mazie]

haha well he's not one for writing/poetry much, but I know he liked it :)

[Wórdsmíth]

Haha.. you make me "chuckle" ;)
Well.. I know, there`s no comparison of "devils" with "angels" ... xoxo ;)

[Wórdsmíth]

What a beautiful comparison of love with your loved one. Excellent imagery once again .. i`ve seen in your pages.

"And life was in our grasps; to choose our way.
Now knowing what lay back, I watched the skies"

I love such above lines with the depth of my heart. The life`s full of love so the love has made the heart full of "peace". Well done! ;)

[Mazie]

thank you ^_^

[RaeStems]

Beautiful, you are an amazing writer miss.

[Mazie]

Thank you so much :) I'm sorry I missed the review, but I appreciate it so much ^_^

[ANM]

Hmmm it is a moot point who chooses who... Or do we just float together like human driftwood!

[Dee]

I so love this one...Perfect sonnet with perfect count and clear imagery..
I love sonnets, they are my favorite form of poetry..and it is wonderful to read such
a gem of one..Bravo my friend.....Dee

[Mazie]

Thank you very much ^_^ I am so glad you enjoyed it:) Sonnets are my favourite as well ^^

[MomzillaNC]

After, all, it really what relationship is… choosing each other.