Love’s Farewell
"As you close this chapter, may the next one be even more extraordinary"
Anonymous
Beneath the oak, within its cooling shade
Upon a bench of wood so roughly made
They sat in silence, hands entwined with care
A sorrow deep was present in their stare
All through high school, this was their secret place
Where they would slip away, without a trace
They’d talk for hours about their hopes and dreams
The love they share and all their crazy schemes
For no one knew about their love affair
Not even friends, though close, were made aware
They kept it hidden, their own little thing
A secret love gripping but exciting
Barely out of grade school when love started
Their secret bond was never faint-hearted
Through all the years, their hearts stayed pure and true
Each secret meeting filled with joy anew
Now just a few weeks left of high school days
Soon, they’ll go and find their separate ways
They’ll leave their homes for places far and wide
To chase new dreams with hope and God as guide
So today, beneath the oak’s cooling shade
They sat on a wooden bench roughly made
A deep and heavy sadness in their eyes
Mindful that soon they’ll be saying goodbyes
They vowed to love each other come what may
Though miles apart, their hearts would never stray
They’d call each night and share their joys and fears
And wait in hope for love to span the years
For love endures through distance, time, and pain
A guiding light through sorrow and through rain
No force on earth can break a bond so true
For hearts that love will always find their due
03-12-2025
© Vic Evora
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