ONE and OTHER
It was their third year together.
At times it had been lonely and rough
Because family and friends shunned them
But their love kept them strong and tough.
They refused to run -- they lived in town
Arm in arm -- they faced the stares and frowns
They were the scandolous two who wouldn't hide
The immoral duo who wore their love with pride
Everyone whispered, laughed and joked
Most said -- they won't last long
Fools will eat their words and choke.
Through the seasons they endured it all
When their world shattered it was Fall
While One waited for Other
The candles burned low
And the clock ticked slow
One breathlessly answered a knock at the door
Desperately disbelieved
That Other wasn't coming home anymore.
How dare the crowd pretend to care
That Other is lowered six feet down
Now One stands alone
Not running
But leaving this town.
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NOTE: This started out as an idea for a short story but ended up a poem.
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