Promises are a heavy burden to bear
cause eventually one will no longer care.
But not her, not this night.
She’s waiting, all dressed up in white,
like when he first got her in his sight.
One smile, a nod and they’d begun,
everything else for her was then undone.
What was so special about that dark hair,
she wouldn’t know to this very day.
But she knew that no matter what
a love like that would change her life.
All treasures of the world, without a sigh,
she’d give away just to see him smile.
Months went by, they became one.
What one would think, by other was done.
A perfect tale of undying love.
The dreams were shattered, love lost its course,
when world became possessed by a mighty force.
And what brought end to it all
was the all-present evil named war.
That chilly morning she came to see him go,
bravely setting out into the unknown.
He gently took her hand and said:
’Wait my dear, just wait for me.
Never forget that we’re meant to be.’
Even now those words linger in her head.
No letters did he send since then.
She went to the park again and again,
hoping he’d show up one night or day.
She let illusions flow through her veins,
desperate to wash away the apathy stains.
How many years passed, she doesn’t know.
Not enough to forget, to many to hold on.
So many times she’s been letting go
and swearing not to come there anymore.
She kept coming because inside she knew
someday he’d stand beside their tree too.
***
Wind slowly carried warm summer’s scent,
straight out of nowhere came a foreign gent.
A familiar voice said: ’Hello my dear’,
her eyes were instantly filled with tears.
His kisses erased all the pain, the years.
She finally knows what ’true love’ means.
Though often a heavy burden to bear,
promises sometimes won’t fade away.
Author notes
Too many people today are disappointed in love, I myself was so many times. This is my way to show that I still believe true love can happen, and not only in movies. 
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She wouldn't know til this very day. I like that line. Later in the piece, I have to admit I started thinking she was a fool! That just shows how cynical I have become because of course things did end happily.
Enjoyed your write.
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Thank you for reading the poem. I must admit, nowadays it's so hard to believe in true love.
Nela
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wow this is brilliant..while reading it i felt i was there in it..feeling everything that was going on...every feeling......it seemed so magical to read and get lost in the heart felt lines..how first it was pure love..then heart break...then a promise to which she cud never let go and in the end love proved itself true.....it just felt so sad in the middle part and i was almost in tears when i read the touchin ending on how he comes and shes got tears in her eyes but his kiss makes all the pain disappear.....awesome write great job..just lovvvvved it!!!
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Thank you for reading my poem. I'm glad you liked it.
Nela
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This poem is also like scene from a movie.Emotion and the consequences are also very common to our eyes but your expression is as usual very unique which has made this poem a very good read.Your Author note is also very interesting and it becomes part of your poem.
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Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed reading the poem.
Nela
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Thanks
Thank you Nela for sharing with us such a beautiful piece, it is always good to keep hope and believe in miracle. Do read about Brownings and you will know your stories were, are and will be a reality somewhere..
Elizabeth said: How do I love Thee, Let me Count the ways. so let's count beats of my hearts and every beat will be a word...
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Thank you for this wonderful comment! I'm glad you liked my poem.
Nela
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excellent
Such a terrific write with such beautiful and touching thoughts. Thank you for sharing
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Thank you so much for reading!
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ah yes, a beautiful write, thank you for entering
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Thank you so much!
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wow
this is marvelous really beautiful i saw it like a movie on the screen i visualized the whole thing its really beautiful i have loved it my best part is :
That chilly morning she came to see him go,
bravely setting out into the unknown.
He gently took her hand and said:
’Wait my dear, just wait for me.
Never forget that we’re meant to be.’
Even now those words linger in her head.
i think so many people have to goodbye their beloved ones every second nowdays but i hope all of them could be able to have they beloved one back between their arms may be its a dream but what can we do els other than dreaming in this war world .
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Thank you so much for stopping by and for these lovely words. I'm glad you liked the poem. I found my inspiration in the World War II, that's period is full of stories like this.
Thanks again,
Nela
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sweet and beautiful
lovely choose of words and so hopeful a real feel good poem well done .. love does return
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Thank you so much for reading.
Nela
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Beautiful job
Excellent poem Nela, You always write beautiful words with such sweet story lines. I so enjoy reading your work. Too bad they had to wait a life time for their love, I want to know where he was and why he didn't write.
So sad for her.
Rick
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Thank you for the lovely words. I had World war II in mind when I wrote this one, that's where he went. I think there are stories like that in real life.
Nela
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this is a very beautufully written poem!
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Thank you very much for taking your time to read the poem.
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Today's Featured Poem!!!
This is so sweet! I do believe in love, because I have it in my life, with my wife! This was a beautiful poem and I am featuring this for today's poem!!!
Blessed Be,
~Raven
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Thank you very much both for reading and for featuring.
Nela
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lovely, lovely !
way to write!
I especially loved your author notes!
ears/Seattle
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Thank you so much for reading, sometimes we just need to believe in love.
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this is so beautiful! i love how it shows true love on both ends! thank you so much for entering my contest and best of luck!
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Thank you so much!
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true love happens so gracefully not rushed like a tide beautifully penned,
Blessings
Rend
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Thank you for reading the poem.
Nela
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Beautiful, gorgeous, woderful, sweet and cute. I loved this!
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Thank you so much for your kind words.
Nela
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Beautiful, simply beautiful! To have a true love like this, is one's most greatest wish! You penned the emotion perfectly in this, So beautiful and feeling. A wonderful write!
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Yes you did show you still believe in love and I am so happy you did. I so love this work, the story, is absolutely wonderful and the ending perfect! Your writing too, is just wonderful, THANK YOU FOR SHARING! ONE OF MY FAVORITES!
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Sweet
A tender poem with story to tell
Joyfully it does this so very well
She had broken heart, His to mend
Brought back together by the end
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Love is a many splendored thing, it can kill you or lift you to the mountain top.
It is all in the way you live it, some with fierce burning passion others with quiet internal strength, some kill at the slightest thought of being without it, others run from it as fast as they can.
I find love to be a very powerful thing indeed.
I like it, I like it so!
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Hi Nela !!
A beautiful and awe inspiring poem of love !!
Eloquently expressed , delightfully romantic
and heart rendering ... My pleasure to read this day !
Thank you for sharing !!
Best wishes & hugs , Friend Easy
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Bravo!!!
What a wonderful depiction of true love and patience. Everyone tells me to wait for it. Its hard to do but with the help of poetry like this it reminds me and makes it easier. Love this write. Well done!!
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