No Lady, No Gentleman Poem by Melpomene's Tears

Her temper echoed her name
Vibrant, angry and defiant
He was calm as a lake on a summer’s day
Soothingly cool, dangerously deep

Mirror images of each other
Stubborn flashing eyes and pride
Clawing nails and bitter words
To hide a deep-rooted love

Thru prison and war
Hunger and murder
Dainty hands turned calloused
The hard bachelor altered by love

She thought she loved another
He thought he was doomed to seek another
Two dear possessions lost, Bonnie and Tara
Tore both hearts further apart

He wished he didn’t give a damn
She hoped tomorrow would bring strength anew
They belonged together, love renewed
Scarlett and her Rhett forever true.