I can recall her I first loved when we were in our teens.
We planned to marry way too young; such was our childish dream.
In truth she was too beautiful for one of common clay
With a body like a Goddess, but I fumbled it away.
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John this is one of the best poems I've ever read. Every line, every verse. Hope you don't mind my choosing this as one of my favorites. Excellent!