Sorrow

He came to her with love undying
Promised her he was not lying

Love enough for two betrothing
Then he treated her with loathing

Could they make a life together
Or would he be this way forever

Bitter memories abounding
Hateful words of wrath still sounding

If he cared he would not beat her
With such ire he would not treat her

She felt she needed something more
Than what there seemed to be in store

She needed warmth and understanding
Not the abuse that he was handing

Through the years her love depleted
All her hopes and dreams defeated

If she stayed could she endure
More of what had come before

So she left but felt no glory
All she felt was guilt and worry

Though she tried with all her might
To keep his memory out of sight

It did surround her like a curse
This raging guilt would not disperse

Would she ever be forgiven
Would her soul rise up to heaven

Or would she be cast down under
To the depths and cast asunder

But, maybe god would see her sorrow
And send her happiness the morrow

J Lloyd