Lovers' Story Poem by Richard Lam

We used to smile and hold hands,
Telling each other
That our promise would last forever.
We used to stroll down the beach,
Bare feet brushing against the sand,
Like lovers lost in a dance.
We used to watch fireworks,
That popped and burst in all directions,
Releasing colors of pure captivation.
But why do waves that come rolling to love’s shore
Must eventually retreat with its dreadful force?
When we refused to concede,
Our relationship became sicker with the disease.
What cord that fastens the future with plan for life’s adventures
Can stay strong when it has long been ruptured?
Sweet love that turns into anger
Is the cruel love that makes lovers strangers.
Where there was life’s greatest pleasure
Or ocean’s deepest treasure,
Now all that’s left is pressure.
Will time grant us the gift of closure?