Love and War

"True love is always unrequited. True love manifests itself in unique ways from individual to individual. And it cannot be understood in the pre-expected eminence about its effects and nature." --Anu

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I fought the battle and lost.

What met me was your lengthened shadow,

Fear, agony, pain and a life time of bitterness.

But there was a miracle, too:

What I fought the battle for-

Remained with me: love!