once upon a time
in a land far away
a boy and a girl
met
and fell in love.

both were starstruck
not knowing what to say
the minute they experienced
love
at first sight.

walks in the park
strolls on the beach
intense midnight conversations
love
was at their reach.

kisses and chocolate
champagne and moonlight waltzes
wine-colored roses
sparkle
of a diamond ring on her finger.

broken promises
nonexistant calls
left standing alone
with
his rose in her hand.

one last hope
to save their dying love
a hidden treasure meant for only one
given
away.

many weeks later
through torrents of tears
they met on the beach
where
she told him the news.

clutching her stomach
a tiny bulge had formed
the shock was too much to bear
he
left her standing there.

foolish dreams
unreachable heights
secret burdens
have
no merit in this world.

then she found him
with someone else
he looked at her
as
if he didnt know her.

with frantic tears
she ran to the city
one last thought
jumped
in front of oncoming traffic.

once upon a time
in a land far away
a girl died
and
a boy laughed.