The Downside Of Love Poem by Francis Duggan

Young Sam is one of the sad sacks of the town
Since his offer to take her out to tea was turned down
By twenty years old Belinda the great love of his life
He used to daydream that she would be his wife

The dark haired Belinda one of beauty rare
For poor love smitten Sam any time could not spare
She only has eyes for Terry but Terry loves Tess
But Tess about him says she could not care less

Of the praises of love many do like to sing
But the downside of love is a heartbreaking thing
Love the cause of great joy can give rise to misery
Sam, Belinda and Terry with that would agree

Three love struck young people not yet in their prime
For love's disappointment the healer is time
Capable of strong feelings but not very wise
In a few years from now they will come to realize

That for our lessons in life there is some price to pay
And that love cannot be true if it is only one way
We hear happy and sad stories of love every day
And we learn as we live as the wise one did say.