Alone I have to Die

A poem representing the love, struggle and painful reality within the context of 'gay marriage' and death.

Remember when we met. How the fireworks would fly. How every moment felt so good. We couldn’t say good bye.

We promised that someday. We wouldn’t have to be. Parting when our time was through. Crying silently.

Remember when we vowed. In front of those we knew. For better and in case for worse. Our love would still ring true.

We believed it didn’t matter. That our paper wasn’t real. Our commitment to each other. Representing what we feel.

I still recall the days. When the children were so small. Together as a family. We raised them through it all.

Though some days times were tough. We managed to survive. Unlike so many of our friends . Our love remained alive.

When people said it wouldn’t last. We proved that they were wrong. Still dancing slowly, smiling. Each time we heard that song.

We persevered though politics. The hate some threw our way. The constant battle in the world. That still remains today.

The memories that held us strong. Are all I have today. For even though you are my one. They will not let you stay.

And so I lay here quietly. No one to say goodbye. They say our love is not for real. Alone I have to die.

Echo Brooks 2010

Author's Note

Please feel free to stop by my website dysphoricallyspeaking.blogspot.com.

Note it contains adult material.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Those broken promises leave us disappointed for many years. The sweet memories leave us wishing for things we can't find anymore. You wrote a powerful story. In the journey of being alive we find paradise and hell. A sad ending to a powerful poem. Thank you.
Coyote

[Angel's Lady]

Aw, I believe in Happily Ever After still! Nicely penned, though!

[Nix]

This was touching, and I don't know why but unexpected. I really enjoyed it, the words flowed so easily off my tongue! I've just checked out your website, if you like you can take a peek at mine at http://www.nicolabrooks.blogspot.com/

Thanks for sharing this piece, enjoyed!!! ~ NIx

[Lilly]

Really, really good. I felt every word. I love feeling words; your poem allowed me to do that. Thank you for sharing the experience.

[The Concealed Prince]

It was amazing, one of my favorites. :)