Love would be a gift,

if only one, were for the taking

Each branded in creation

and bounded to a soul made perfect.

Then, love, fearless of let down

invulnerable to pain

no waste of time, nor breath, or passion

on one who is not you.

Let us be branded

for the one for each ever true,

and spare us the lessons

and the wrongs we may do

When two could be friends

wonderful friends,

is ruined by unfortunate love.

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