she was always an enigma,

her hurts stayed in reserve,

a woman of terra incognita,

a rare mistress of swerve

its been ten years by now,

and I'm still in the dark,

tantalised out of my wits,

more blissful than a lark

for the years reveal layers

that take away my breath,

novel undug virgin strata

a world away from death

its living is her catchword,

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A diamond marked our betrothal

The gem sparkled bright on your finger

Then we sped to the chapel to wed

We no longer had any need to linger

Two sacred stones haunt my memories

The ring that you took to the grave

And the marble headstone above you

After that sad return to the chapel nave

Our marriage was short but blissful

We had no time even to think

About c...

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