Tuesday, August 11, 2015

FORGIVE ME


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FORGIVE ME

          I recall your strength, and how safe I felt in your arms, your laugh, and our happiness, your love, and the plans we made. But now, three years hence, I remember our farewell, and your promise to come back victorious.

          For us there'll be no triumph, your brother demands my troth. If I say no, your death he's guaranteed. I can't, no man will take that which I don't give in love.

          The view stretches to the mountains, but the desert beyond is where the fighting rages. My journey is shorter, the rocks below.

          Forgive me, my love. . . 

100 words
Yolanda Renée

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11 comments:

Priceless Joy said...

That gave me goosebumps! How sad that she had no other choice (in her mind) than suicide. Excellent story Yolanda! Excellent!

Yolanda Renée said...

Desperation and a loss of hope. She couldn't see her love die, and she knew the other sacrifice was a fate worse than death. Thanks for the inspiration!

Pat Hatt said...

That's when you have to fake your death and run far far away.

Yolanda Renée said...

So true, Pat, but as a prisoner in the tower, not many places to hide or run too.

The Happy Whisk said...

Well done and so short. Good job.

Yolanda Renée said...

Thanks, Ivy! 100 words does not allow you to linger long. :)

Denise Covey said...

You've created awesome atmosphere in 100 words Yolanda.

Yolanda Renée said...

Thanks Denise, you're sweet!

Chrys Fey said...

I got chills at the end with the mention of the rocks below. Your a queen of awesome endings!

Yolanda Renée said...

Thanks Chrys, appreciate your kind words. (blushing) :)

Graham Lawrence said...

Sad. Well written, and in 100 words.