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*a tragic NY love story...





We met that day - two years ago

You gave your heart - I let it go

You tried your best - to light a flame

But, I just barely - knew your name.

And then you smiled - and took my hand

And whispered softly - your sweet demand

"This life is short - I want to live

And I choose you - my love to give."

Your message fell - as sweet surprise

And then love grew - from whispered sighs.

I never knew - another soul

Could drain my heart - and make me whole.

First one day - and then one week

And then each glimpse - the first I'd seek

You were the brightest - star I'd see

Manhattan skies - inside of me.



And then a year - we made our plan

To celebrate - when love began

I'd pick you up - from work at noon

And soon we'd hear - our wedding tune.

I woke that day - with weary eyes

Then watched as terror - pierced the skies.

I tried to call - the lines were dead

The streets were filled - I ran instead.

And then I saw - and then I wept

Each moment passed - the horror crept

How could this be? - the worst of fears

Has crushed my world - and left me tears.



She died that day - one year ago

Showed me a love - I'd never know

I've tried my best - to do the same

In loving memory - of her name.

Never forget - the smiling heart

Begin each day - a happy start

This life is short - I want to live

And honor her - each breath I give.



Somewhere my soul - is laid to rest

A part of me - my very best

Such perfect love - behind those eyes

The world sleeps - Manhattan cries.