Quiet Contemplation

Afternoon breeze

Quiet contemplation

Of the joy, we shared in life

Before your revelation

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Sipping cocktails in the sun

Red wine before the fire

Tee-Shirts and summer dresses

Overcoats to keep us dryer

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We enjoyed life through every season

Through sickness and in health

In laughter and joy

Through poverty and wealth

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From the day we said our vows

We were at each other’s side

To love and support each other

I thought ’til the day we died

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But then one summers day

As we were enjoying the rays outside

Your tears began to spill

As you said your loves denied

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You had met someone who deserved your love

Much more than did I

And as you walked away from me

I couldn’t help but cry

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I blame myself for your leaving

If I had been better you may have stayed

You may have still been in my life

Enjoying these summer days

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Afternoon breeze

Quiet contemplation

Reading your wedding announcement in the paper

My lifetime ruination