Fate

For when could I say that i believed I was such a treasured soul

 

Lucy Hamilton

 Princess of Ireland

When could I say that I believed

I was such a treasured soul

To give up the life you've conceived

for a chance at half not whole

 

Having tasted the nectar of life

who can say they would pass it on

For years full of trouble and strife

filled with all of what was, now gone

 

Life wasn't meant to cost so much

that you pay for your love in tears

I couldn't bear it to be such

that I cost you unhappy years

 

Many a night I looked up in awe

to the sweet sky above my head

Longing to be that star you saw

to hear the wistful things you said

 

So now I lie in wait for dawn

watching the stars all twinkle out

Dreaming of things that were, now gone

we never thought we’d live without

Author's Note

To Lucy Hamilton of Ireland. Brightest star in the Northern sky.

Reviews

[Priscilla Sayers]

Beautiful Tate!

[Carolann Dowsett]

You are a good man, instead of being bitter and angry you honoured her with this lovely poem. So sad yet beautiful

[Frieda P]

This is quite lovely Tate, You seem to pay homage to many of the women in your life, very honorable and chivalrous indeed. I don't know if I'd be so happy if I were your wife though. She must be one heck of a woman. Beautiful, pen on.

[Tate Morgan]

my wife is an absolute saint she likes Lucy as much as I do .we both called her this Christmas and laughed till we cried at her accent lol

[Frieda P]

ha I hear ya, I have a friend from Ireland and sometimes I can barely understand her, especially when she mixes a blend of both Irish and English...lucky you Tate, nice.

[quinfinn]

you have touched the face of true love and been the chivalrous knight, intent on your intended's happiness. this speaks volumes of your character and life will repay you in kind. beautiful homage to a beautiful lady.

[Tate Morgan]

She is to this day one of my most treasured of friends

[quinfinn]

and will remain so, i am sure of it!

[Tate Morgan]

Becky and i both wait each year at christmas to hear her voice again and smile at the beauty of her character.

[Jack...]

This is now one of my favorites by you. I love the feel of this poem. Seeing a star and hoping she sees it too. Very lovely.

[Marie]

Beautiful tribute to this woman. Dreams that never came true can be so beautiful....

[Audrey Howitt]

Lucky man to have felt it and to know it

[Chris]

This one "touches" what needs being touched.

[Cree Nations]

To have had this great a love touch you and be part of your heart is a rare gift. You have been blessed.