I Once Believed in Love

I used to think Love Conquered All, but God would choose to laugh and prove me wrong.

I've loved. A love that desired and burned, consuming that which came into its flames.

That's when life sparkled like a reflection on a lake, blinding, but too beautiful to look away.

But God would have other plans for me.

A trip, vacation, fun-and-sun-filled excursion wooed us with its glory, but Pride Goeth Before a Fall, yes?

The day you were taken, the sun shone with the brilliance of a light reflected in a mirror, blinding me to the tragedy to come.

Looking back, there was no way I could have known. There was no evidence of foul play.

Only evidence of Abandonment.

I ranted and raved and railed, never understanding how you could un-love.

Then, when you did show up, dead, I've never known such remorse.

Guilt for the lack of initiative Guilt for not believing in you Guilt for not believing in our love ....Only Guilt.

I once believed in love. And maybe I still do. But I also know that God can be cruel.