TARNISHED LOVE

She grasped the ancient silver locket closer to her heart

Not gold only the purest silver could carry this curious Fae magic

Inside was a dear object from which she could never be parted

Opened to reveal a miniature painting of a young Fae fair yet tragic

Because of course Fae couldn't,  wouldn't ever be photographed

A sad reminder of a time when her life had not yet been torn in half

Within the filigreed silver, she still sensed his spirited essence

Love to be forbidden forever by one motion of an Elder Fae's staff

The Elder Fae Council had refused this pairing of such different worlds

In despair, he gave up all and entered this silver that she now wore

His own spell cast before the council's conjuration could be unfurled

She searched the world read every tome seeking to find some magical lore

A long dedicated life when at long last she found the desired encantation

She practiced till she perfected the arcane lines  she would have to deliver

Deep within her soul she now felt a stir of renewed hope and elation

She cast her spell then left us to join her love within the purest of silver