THE RIVAL

Second entry for Outlaw Poet's Weekly Contest!

THE RIVAL

How much I loved the man
With eyes as gray as smoke
I knew that someday we would wed;
He was a handsome bloke!

For months we were inseparable;
Then my world began to fall apart
For my love found another
Who claimed his soul and heart!

The rival was my sister
And I tried hard to forgive;
I know she couldn't help it, but
I'll not forget as long as I live.

Cigarette smoke clouds my vision
And hides the tears from view;
My sister and my rival
Stood there and said "I do".

I have to wish them happiness
As they walk out of my life;
The rivalry had to end
When she became his wife.

Countrymom
2/24/03