A year ago
an ashen face begged forgiveness
for ether love.
I took his hand in mine,
I had forgiven him already
even as I planned a life alone.
Today I asked for his forgiveness.
Alas, twas not to be.
How sad that love - so dearly penned
and tenderly expressed -
could turn to hate.
Farewell my love...
Alison Cassidy
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/farewell-my-love-3/