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Never had a way with words

Never had a way with words, no matter how I tried,
Each time I met a girl I became tongue tied.
In my mind I had it sorted, knew exactly what to say,
But as I tried to speak, I knew I had lost the day.

The opportunity was often there, of that there was no doubt,
But the bit twix brain and lip, stopped words from coming out.
Maybe if I was good looking, an athletic sort of guy,
They would see me differently, I wouldn't have to try.

But when I was a lad of seventeen, six foot, thin, with spec's on,
The army taught me how to fight, girls, they made me numb with fright.
T'was many years before I met the girl who was for me,
Love at first sight, an old cliche, was very true for me.

She untied my tongue, gave me a song, I was weak but she was strong,
I loved her then and love her still, a union made by Gods own will.
Family looked and sneers were passed, they said it wouldn't last,
How wrong they were, we're together still, more than forty years have passed

© Dave Timperley 2013

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  1. Date: 5/21/2013 2:07:00 AM

    - A really enjoyable poem to read Dave - Romantic and loving. - Happiness in life is to love and be loved. - Wish you all the best. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

    Timperley Avatar Dave Timperley Date: 5/21/2013 2:18:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Love, like Happiness, is a two way street. It is only good when traveled in company. Thanks for your comments as always, I look forward to them Anne-lise. God Bless. Dave.
  1. Date: 5/17/2013 1:20:00 PM

    Enjoyed reading this one today..Yes, many feel that way I think but when the right comes along it works out..Sara

    Timperley Avatar Dave Timperley Date: 5/17/2013 2:51:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    43 years Sara, got to be doing something right! Get it wrong sometimes but that is all part of the magic and I don't mean hocus pocus. God Bless. Dave.
  1. Date: 5/17/2013 12:18:00 PM

    Love at first sight...so true. You do feel it and know. Mine is 40 years strong. Enjoyed it lovely rhymes and sentiments. SuZ

    Timperley Avatar Dave Timperley Date: 5/17/2013 1:15:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    43 years later I still get butterflies when Frances simply brushes my hand. Thanks for stopping by SuZ. God Bless. Dave.
  1. Date: 5/3/2013 12:12:00 AM

    ah, Connie Thank you for stopping by. Romance is like a heartbeat, without it.....! God Bless. D.

  1. Date: 5/2/2013 11:21:00 PM

    This is such a sweet story of lasting love. I believe in love at first sight. I met my guy on the way from Honolulu to L.A. We have been together 32 years. When we were dating he wrote me a love note that said he would love me till we grew old and that has come true. Loved your romantic poem.

    Timperley Avatar Dave Timperley Date: 5/3/2013 6:44:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Just re-read your comment ...I wonder what will happen after you grow old? Eternal love..wow what a concept isn't it? God Bless D.
  1. Date: 5/2/2013 9:12:00 PM

    Oh my I love this love story....forty more OK....:-)

    Timperley Avatar Dave Timperley Date: 5/3/2013 6:11:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Love has a way of beating the odds Donna. We are now 3 years into your 40 more. Thanks for your comments. God Bless. D.