The Vow

 

The Vow

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I pledged I’d never leave your side
and whole my vow remains

as the passion of our love spilled forth
we drank deeply in our youth

the fire of our joined bliss
flowed molten from our core

as we made our fervent bond
its blaze grew ever brighter

it kindled dreams that carried us
to family and good fortune

its heat has warmed us in the times
when winds of fate turned cold

through the autumn of our life
its glow held back the chill

and as winter felled its quiet deep
we were drawn close in comfort

nurtured by the ever present
steady flame of love

now it is our time of rest
when worldly worries lift

we are one next to the other
in the embrace of mother earth

I pledged I’d never leave your side
and whole my vow remains

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rob kistner © 2007

 

9 thoughts on “The Vow”

  1. Well that was a surprise. Here I thought we had a lovely mother’s day card from grandpa to grandma, and where do we end up – the grave.

  2. Richard –

    Sometimes I just can’t resist — it’s my suppressed Waters/Lynch/Burton syndrome. Besides, we all do… 😉

  3. This is a wonderfully tender piece, it brought tears to my eyes. I wish this type of undying devotion were more prevalent these days.

  4. Don’t mention the WLB syndrome – I am a sufferer myself. Great piece. And you know what they say – love never dies.

  5. Rob,

    I believe in the love that lasts forever and beyond. Love is stronger than death. I think the young ones should read more poems like this, to remind them that there is such a thing as forever and keeping the vow.

    I wish you well.

    ~ Jeques

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