The Grande

it isn't what we asked for
it isn't what we planned
but somewhere, somehow on the way
we landed in the grande.

I'm not sure of the moment
where Cupid took his stand
but the arrows found these sparrows and
we landed in the grande.

I don't know all that is to come
or the measure of the sand
we have left to share, but foul or fair,
we landed in the grande.


copyright William F. DeVault


Author's Notes:
Written to a lover with whom I have parted ways,
but I have no hesitation in saying I feel as
strongly for her as the day I wrote this work,
about the amazement one feels at being drawn
into love. Cowards die a thousand deaths, brave
souls love with passion and a fierce devotion
to the truth.
Photo: florina becichi




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