u/InevitableConcert834

*not written by AI!*

*I wanted to post as I am new to this world but I am very concerned from review that people think that posting online is a substitute for real human interaction - if you still have the opportunity to talk to your loved one, do not pass it up - life is too short!

To my love: in absentia

I am still standing. Fuck (god) only knows how.

I was taught to be tough.

Forged by northern lights, survivors of the Boxer rebellion.

Never take anything for granted.

Fight for your life.

Earn the right to be successful and to be respected.

Never give up.

Never forget who you are.

For life gives and life takes…

I chose my betrothed and carefully built my castle, piece by piece.

With cannon, moat and turret to defend from attack.

I was happy, arrogant and proud.

But we are a jealous people and who am I to hold such treasure.

My family possessed great wealth in soul and flesh.

I hesitated but for a moment and all was lost. Like nothing had come before.

I was betrayed and my love has been lost in the sands of time.

The slow knife cuts deepest.

There is no redemption but for a fools hope.

Like a pilgrim on a journey of enlightenment.

I feel the loss keenly every day, like a poisoned arrow.

A wound that will never heal for there is no earthly tonic.

But my love for you will not be corrupted.

It was my North Star and guided my actions like the three kings of old.

A vow is a vow and my word is my bond.

And nothing can diminish the light of a star for it is pure.

The betrayal cuts deeper than can be expressed by human tongue.

Life is tough and time waits for no one.

Enjoy the time you are given and never look back.

I never gave up on you and I never will.

As for me.

My flame has been extinguished but will burn bright again, in time and with love.

Until then I will try and heal and seek the shade.

With love and forever yours, unconditionally as was our vow.