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Rated: E · Poetry · Romance/Love · #1975393
The promise of undying love has consequences.
Vows

Hands entwined,complete
devotion,youth,romance,vitality.
Grey eyes behold blue.
Promises of undying
Love,together forever.
Sworn vows.
Exchanged gold bands.

Years passed.
Family,work,retirement.
Expectations met,dreams conquered.
Long days lingered with enchantment.
Life fulfilled.
Promises kept.

Cherished engraved
worn-out rings too snug.
Unyielding bodies
weak,declining,spent.
Neither will let go to rest.
Promises to keep.
Her anguish.  His despair.

Weary eyes meet,
old lovers embrace
and kiss goodbye
to undying love.

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