Love Poem: Stars and Strife - Part 1
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Written by: Julie Cottingham

Stars and Strife - Part 1

Across the table they held their gaze, his eyes knew where they belonged

No music was playing in the room, yet they heard their lover's song

He held her hand a little firmer, gave a smile, let slip a tear

The moment was approaching that for year's the two had feared

Her love for him never faltered, her fidelity was pure

Something he had never felt to question, of that he was always sure

Across her heart in ink, she had the signature of his name

And in return with her own name, he had done the same

She asked if he still remembered how this love long ago began

Baby he responded, never forget who is you're man

Close you're mind to our surroundings, to the people who stand around

Focus my Queen upon me, on this perfect love we found

I'm sorry she told him shakily, I failed you in the end

No my girl he answered her, you were my only friend

It's almost time for me to go, tomorrow the morn rises without my life

My one regret my precious girl, you never became my wife

His tears fell more forcefully, yet he tried to keep composure

His strength was the last and final gift, the one thing he could leave her

Look upon the stars tonight, see past the moon so blue

The veil of death shall be lifted, that I may gaze down upon you

The Officer's called time, the visit now was done

The two lover's who had fought so hard, in hours' become just one

She kissed him as her teardrops fell and merged with his

The last time she would see him, but he had a final wish

He grabbed her wrist urgently and asked please remember me

In the light, in the dark, walk beside of me

Always I'll remember, and to the sky at night I'll wait

May the heaven grant us leniency, that God let's me see your face