Poem -

ALTAR OF LOVE

author
Gayle McMillan
ALTAR OF LOVE

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My heart became a dove

Placed on the altar of love

I beared my soul

When love took a toll

I gave all that I had 

I can't say that it was bad

But now, here I lie

I gave my all to die

When my heart became a dove

Placed on the altar of love

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Love
Poetry Genre: 
Tragedy
Topic: 
Love
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Thank you everyone for your encouraging comments! 

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