Loyalty

by PETER EDWARDS   Oct 23, 2015


He walked from Mary's grave, dirt still falling from his hand
His mind was full of questions, she breathed no more, this land
They'd been together many years, right from the very start
From the moment he had met her, she had stolen his young heart
He'd gave her all his love, and his undying loyalty
The apple of his eye was she, was just like Royalty
They'd walk down to the Station, just to watch the trains go by
They'd sit there on the platform, but always eye to eye
The trains would come, the trains would go, it was their little pleasure
His arms around her as they kissed, she was his little treasure
He always made her tea in bed, and made her breakfast to
And every day was started with the words, 'I so love you'
But Fate it wasn't kind to them, poor Mary she fell ill
She went into the Hospital, had every sort of pill
But he was always by her side, his loyalty knew no end
He would never, ever leave his wife, not his darling, darling friend
He walked down to the Station, his eyes still full of tears
What life he'd have without her? A life now full of fears?
He walked onto the platform, by 'their seat' they used to share
And cried just like a baby, people stopped, they stopped to stare
'I'll never leave you Mary, my loyalty is true
Wherever you go Mary, then I will go there to'
He so wanted his old Mary, he was lost without his wife
He saw the Train was coming

Was the Train that took his life...

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  • 8 years ago

    by J Nair

    Hello Peter , this is a beautiful dedication to such a rare gem called love. This is the kind of love that most of us yearn for. But the undeniable truth is the deeper in love you are the separation is equally unbearable. the loneliness can tear you apart. It hurts to think about such a tragic ending.
    Thank you Peter.

    • 8 years ago

      by PETER EDWARDS

      Thank you for your kind comments j nair.
      Yes, that is indeed true. The deeper in Love you are, the more painful the separation is when death comes calling.
      Thanks again for your comment.
      Peter..

  • 8 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    A wonderful rhyming poem Peter - nice to see another member dedicated to the style! lol.
    As Darren says, a fading sort of love in the current climate, perhaps, which is so sad. On the other hand, what's better? A life of loneliness or the gut wrenching hurt when our partners die? I'll take the latter as I can't imagine a life without my wife......but it's not a wonderful choice, is it?
    All the very best
    Ben

    • 8 years ago

      by PETER EDWARDS

      Hi Ben,
      Many thanks for your nice comment.
      Yes, I hope that this sort of love doesn't fade out, that would be so sad.
      Your comment reminds me of something someone said once, 'It is better to of loved and lost, than not to of loved at all..'
      I agree, it can't be easy in such loving couples, when one of them dies leaving the other to live out life on their own. I shudder at that thought..
      Do you notice that the young people these days don't seem to hold hands anymore, certainly as my generation used to? Does make you wonder if they will ever enjoy such a close relationship as the old couple in my poem did...
      Peter..

  • 8 years ago

    by Mr. Darcy

    Hello Peter,

    this is so very sad. I work supporting older people. It is often the case that a couple that have laughed, cried and loved together for a lifetime, showing ultimate loyalty have an unbreakable bond. One will pass and then the other will die usually within the same year. They want to die as life without their other half is not worth living.

    Well done on this wonderful rhyming dedication to loyalty.

    take care,

    Michael

    • 8 years ago

      by PETER EDWARDS

      Thank you Michael for your kind comments.

      These days, the elderly are often the neglected ones in this fast moving world it seems, and when one dies, the other one often looses the will to live.

      Glad you liked the poem!

      Peter..

  • 8 years ago

    by Darren

    Not bad for a gnome

    see you still love your rhyming,

    I wonder if this type of love will be the norm in fifty years time, My kids feel the odd ones out at school because their mum and dad are still together.

    enjoyed reading this PP,

    • 8 years ago

      by PETER EDWARDS

      Thanks guys!
      Yes, Rhyming is the way to go! lol
      Purple Pants rides again! lol!

      Darren, I share your concerns about 'the norm' now of short relationships.

  • 8 years ago

    by Ingrid

    Well done, Peter, ever so sad, but truly beautiful!

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