Love Lost

I fought a battle, I fought the tears
I fought for life, I fought the fears

I found forgiveness, I found my heart
I found true love, I found a new start

I gave myself, I gave my life
I gave my love worked past the strife

I planned for future, I planned for kids
I planned to have what life forbids

He held my heart, He held my hand
He told me "together forever we'd stand"

He took my love, I thought I had his
I believed we always would live in bliss

I wanted to grow old, with him at my side
We always talked of where we would reside

We'd have a house, We'd have a good marriage
We'd be there for each other, and each other we'd cherish

I fought for love regardless of cost
I fought a battle, this battle I've lost

Susan M Gaither