Love Casualty

Love Casualty
by Raymond Chow

Tomoko--the blossom in my ragging sea--
Her ethereal countenance exudes an aura of beauty.
Reciprocity of affection burried in our psyche.
My depth and breathe of undeclared love for thee --
Illusions – delusions – our love was not meant to be
Love – untouchable – unreachable – interceded by loyalty
Forsake our love – unconsummated love’s casualty.
Pining on sideline, the pieces will not fall – just let-it-be.
Shared affection hidden from eyes of mind.
Fettered by thin strand of loyalty – at best.
Unfulfilled love pains withered on latent vine.
Her tender smiles drown love sorrows in my breast.
Love mortally wounded in sepulcher of my mind.
Memories of her compassion lingers – my solace at rest.