love bears the burden

love bears the burden
of many an angry eye
of many a honeyed tongue
those who simply swear
against those who swear
that their very lives are forfeit
for the longing shadow’s heart

but

the one who would die for you
is not so much a true test

rather

the brilliant bold beauty worth it all
is of the one who would live for you

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