The Lover's Fall Poem by John Cagaanan

On a misty midnight
The moon reigns the somber sky
Two shadows emerged
From the shrubs nearby

These were juvenile lovers
Albeit forbidden to meet
They defied and escaped
For their folks were asleep

They hurry to the docks
All was primed and set
They slowly board the boat
Untied the rope, and left

They row in the river
As fireflies lit their way
Their innocence, fueled by love
Hid their stubbornness away

'You eyes, brighter than stars, '
Stalled the reddened, princely lad
'And your lips, crimson red, '
Beamed the girl, conspicuously glad

'My heart prevails to be with yours,
Let this night mark the scar '
Lips were about to touch when-
They heard thunderous splashes, not far

Both turned their heads
And gaped at the curse that would befall
For greeting them at them at the end
Was a fierce and tremendous waterfall