Abandoned

“Got to go” he said

Lisa thought that was so strange

To abandon her

“It must me his work”

She said walking to the bus

To take her back home

Once a week they met

Always in his hour’s lunchtime

From his job in town

They’d walk hand in hand

In the botanic garden

Near to the town centre

The shaded arbour

Where they kissed in secret

Their favourite place

In late afternoon

He gave her a call at home

She feared what he’d say

“Can we meet tonight?

We can go out for a meal”

Her heart now lifted

The table for two

Allowed him to hold her hands

And propose to her

So she knew at once

That he had little time midday

To arrange it all

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