Short and Sweet

J.L.'s Prompt is 'Short and Sweet'

Today we would like you to write a poem in  four lines or twenty four syllables... SHORT and SWEET  must be used in the poem... you may use any subject

Life may be short or long,

Days may be sour or sweet,

But when your love is strong

Your life will be complete.

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Sweet kiss of the sun

Though the days are still short

The flowers open to smile

In the warmth spring has brought.

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Bitter-sweet memories

Of joy, laughter, families,

Lost to the devouring seas

A few short days ago.