Smitten for M lady Emily

narrative verse in triplets

 

Smitten

 

I loved a maid who loved not me.

This was a love that could not be

For she was wed, though I was free.

 

But had she been at liberty

 I would have wooed her openly.

Instead I loved her secretly. 

 

Just one of life’s small tragedies

There was no cure for my disease

I hoped through time the pain would cease.

 

But sadly this was not to be.

The fates had ruled capriciously

 there could be no one else for me

 

Although the lady never knew

 my love for her was deep and true

I held my peace how could she do.

 

Although I tried my best to find

 another love. She filled my mind.

 The snare fate fashioned well designed.

 

The lady saw me as a friend,

 someone on whom she could depend .

I had no choice but to pretend

 

That friendship was enough for me.

 Although I loved her hopelessly.

I loved her well enough to see.

 

That she was married happily.

But I was bound by fates decree

 to love her unrequitedly

 

26-Oct-08.

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Reviews

[Emmie]

That was beautiful. I bet that people from all around could relate to that in some sort of way. Even young ones like myself. Nice job =)

[Janice Scott]

This is absolutely beautiful, you wonderful man!

[Emily B]

oh, my, it seems scoundrels all through the cafe will find much here to sympathize with