It was beneath the ancient oak through childhood they would play
and in it's shade his love for her did grow
So when the stormy skies of war came calling him away
beneath the ancient oak he told her so
He looked into the lovely eyes which stole away his heart
He took her in his arms and held her tight
Oh darlin' when the dawn has come you know I must depart
but let me be with you through out the night
And, so beneath an amber moon and star encrusted skies
they clung to one another through the night
they spoke of only hopeful things and said their last good byes
a dreadin' his departure with the light
The news of battle filled the months after she watched him go
with every day came news of victory
so sure she was he'd soon return where she'd meet him below
the crown of branches of the old oak tree
So when the troops returnin' home did come to town that day
she raced to meet the one she'd waited for
A hand fell on her shoulder and a voice filled with dismay
let her know that her lover was no more
They brought the casket down the path they'd walked so many times
and laid him there to rest beneath the tree
So sad the story woven was the worst of all war's crimes
the knowin' that their love could never be.
Author notes
This poem is for a young wife who saw her man go off to war and expected he'd soon be home.
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this made my tear up... its really a sad ending and soooo much better than mine... but i hope my story ends with a happy ever after..
thank you so much for asking me to read this
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Well woven, way too common tale. Very powerful and emotional and just down right sad.
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OMG...
Rov, this was beautiful,
this broke my heart. I feel so sad for the young girl.
You have woven a beautiful and dragic story with your pen.
This was so heart wrenching.
I can't stop crying.
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Masterpiece of Emotions
This a magnificent write, done masterful and vividly
the way you build up our hope; he'll return, then the tragic news rocks the emotions of your readers
learning he had expired. Reminded me of when I first read "Annabell Lee" so tragic.......your talent is awesome....Novy
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This is so beautifully penned and so sad. Your talent as a poet has grown by leaps and bounds. This poem is a masterpiece.
Love,
Amera♥
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This is so beautiful and yes, tender. You have an amazing way of telling story through your rhyming verse. I think it's most unique.
Thank you for this feast of words.
Gaylene
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This is one of the most amazingly tender poems I have ever had the great pleasure of reading. So many emotions flooded my heart as I read. My eyes are full of tears and I was so blessed by the beautiful flow of this verse. Thank you ever so much for sharing this.
Az
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OK OK had to do it, submit me to tears dear friend, besides losing a child to war it saddens me when a young family or a couple is torn up by it as well, the anxiousness, the loneliness is sure captured well my friend. Blessings.
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Brings tears to this readers heart.
Hello Rovingone I know the feeling so well of loving some one in harms way. It is a feeling that never goes away.This was such an amazing and heartfelt poem. A pleasure to read. You take care,Hugs to you.
Bless You, Sandy
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