Like a Bride

I know you loved him, 

But you loved him to death,

And I loved him like life itself. 

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So your pain does not compare.

To that, I'll keep a locket of his hair,

That you loosened, and I cut free, 

By virtue of being there.

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And I will not spite his grave, 

By daring to show my face, 

But when you flee, I'll lie, 

Like I longed to do in life, 

With him at my side, 

Forever, like a bride. 

Author's Note

Any constructive criticism would be welcome as I don't have much experience writing poetry. Thanks for reading and let me know what you think.

Reviews

[Mauricio Montoya]

Well.not bad a love I could have to a love forgotten like love and war nevertheless its one write that makes you wonder what side will.win if not the same. Thank you for sharing.

[Arundass TP]

Beautiful emotional writing. Enjoyed reading

[John the Baptist]

Spare but powerful, this one. Has the sound of one who came out second in the contest for the departed's affections. There is bitterness here, but also a certain consolation in having been the vessel of true love. Really liked the conciseness and the power of the words.