Thoughts

I have loved with a passion that has never been quenched

burned more times than I'd care to admit,

would I venture again

hell yes!

in a heartbeat, in a blink of an eye

as there's nothing more powerful than love

pure love

real love

lasting love

love that goes the distance,

regardless

few have tasted this rare elixir

untold poets have written for eons and then some

does it exist?

ask a couple together for decades

they will tell you

without hesitation,

absolutely, yes!

although it's not easy

commitment is crucial

far too many give up just before the answer arrives

long nights

silent screams

difficult days, weeks and months

over the years, looking back 

in retrospect

understanding

they were well worth it

this love they shared

every tear shed

every fight fought,

all those times, they were certain they would end

dark years

and yet, holding on

for no one else 

could touch their hearts

caress their soul,

like the only one 

for them

tell me again, I'm the only one

tell me again, you'll try

make me believe you mean it this time

make me believe

you're mine ...