Today’s prompt for Writing 101: Poetry is beloved. The first thing that came to mind was my parents. They shared a love so tender and sweet that it’s difficult to know they aren’t together anymore.
He saw her across a crowded room,
just a glimpse
but his heart knew
that she was the one for him.
A love so true it sealed their fate,
college sweethearts
who could not wait
to begin life as husband and wife.
A life they shared together as one,
a true family
with one daughter and a son,
their life and love continued on.
Then illness struck,
taking her from him,
only a stroke of malicious luck
could bring their marriage to an end.
But love prevails,
going beyond even death,
because soul mates never fail
to keep their love alive.
A connection not to be torn apart,
beginning decades ago,
forged a bond between two hearts,
for love never fails.
More than once I’ve heard him say
that just mere minutes
either way
could have kept him from his beloved.

Mom and Dad – wedding day
forged a bond between two hearts….loverly. hugs!
By: Dawn Marie on December 16, 2015
at 10:20 pm
Thanks – my parents’ marriage was a true love story
By: Kathy on December 18, 2015
at 8:26 am
Lovely, Kathy. Precious love, what your parents shared. That will never change.
By: Annie on December 15, 2015
at 12:24 pm
Thank you.
By: Kathy on December 15, 2015
at 12:45 pm
What a romantic, romantic poem, and so full of love! Your respect and love for your parents shines through your words, as well.
By: Dreamer of Dreams on December 15, 2015
at 10:43 am
Thank you for your kind words.
By: Kathy on December 15, 2015
at 11:23 am
My pleasure, Kathy!
By: Dreamer of Dreams on December 15, 2015
at 11:23 am
I teared up! Great writing
By: stephieann8 on December 15, 2015
at 10:06 am
Thanks. I tear up too. I miss my mom. I miss my mom and dad together. I miss our family. Thanks for commenting.
By: Kathy on December 15, 2015
at 10:08 am