Duff Challenge # (sorry.. lost count)
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But the charm of the man captured her as he smiled
And agreed with her that freedom of choice she must desire
But could it be so horrible not to give this groom a chance
Even if she hasn’t given him a little bit of a glance…
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He went on with a story, one of his own
of how he was too was to a marry a girl unknown
and heart flew out to him as he related himself
of how first he hated being told he’s in need of help…
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She thought of it first and she blurted out
Why don’t they elope now that they’re both in doubt
She confirmed the attraction that held her to him
She knows she can love this man, more than just a whim…
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He smiled so tenderly that her heart skipped a beat then two
As his face came closer and closer, now her love was true
Her feminine weakness is now causing her whole being to shake
As she anticipated the kiss that she’s sure he’ll make…
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But the kiss didn’t come and the red of his lips just spoke
And he said he was flatterred of the offer but it has to go in smoke
for he learned to love the girl he was soon to wed
and she stiffened from jealousy and almost ran crying to her bed…
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He stood up and showed her the portrait he’s finally done
Caressed her cheeks and said “Be steadfast little one..”
“Who knows you too may love the one waiting there for you
I am sure he is anxious, and feeling confused like you do…”
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He was so brave and his words strengthened her too
She felt the connection and regret of what things has come to
Here she was on her wedding day longing for another one
The one who was painting her portrait, a gift for another man…
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Ah, he was right.. she thought and hoped for the best
And she heard the bell tolls and the sudden unrest
Her journey into the unknown is calling her now
She’ll make the best of it.. no matter when, no matter how…
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The church was festive, decorated grandly as choirs do sing
The music was sweet but for her it was a hateful thing
Walking down the aisle, she moved as if in a dream
Tired of fighting for her future seemed so really dim…
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She slowly took her steps and decided to be brave
the artist inspired her to make the best of what she would have
She smiled brightly as the man turned around and she can’t believe herself
Her world burst into blinding brightness… for the groom was the artist himself…
cool. I love it! how perfect. 
a surprising ending
Very nice. A story within a poem. SUd
i really love it rutherfranc:)
i didn’t imagine i was reading a fairly long poem..i used to enjoy short ones..but the story filled it with such sweetness..awesome indeed!
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