Love Poem: Emily's Hiatus
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Written by: Bryan Norton

Emily's Hiatus

In my days of wonder
War was just a concept
Peace was like a shadow
Creeping on my lawn

Love was like a fire 
On a sleepy morning 
When the snow is falling
Tapping at my door

In my youth I loved him 
Like I loved the Springtime
Flowers in the sunshine
Pebbles on the shore

He was sad but gentle
Like a weeping willow
Teardrops on my pillow
Meadowlarks at dawn

He began to tell me
Of his love for Autumn
Leaves like golden rainbows
Splashing in the sun

We were fond of breezes
Shadows in the desert
Crystal lakes on mountains
Dollars in the sand

In this time of loving
Winds of war were rising
Like a cyclone sweeping
Everything in sight

Still we never noticed
When we were together
Anything more frightful
Than a fairy tale

In our fields of clover
Honeybees were buzzing
Clouds were gently marching
In a light brigade

Like the trees in winter
Shed of summer foliage
Sorrow came to find us
Knocking at our door

For the sake of duty
And misguided notions 
Peaceable devotions
Took my love away

In his gentle meekness
Love is my hiatus
Amber waves of sunshine 
Reap a scarlet sky.

Dated:  February 8, 2021