As Love Grows Older

Darling, Forty seven years ago, young and in love. We fell in love on the Bobo-lo Boat. A mutual acquaintance arranged our date. I was eighteen and you were twenty. You took my breath away as our eyes met, And I must say Dear, you still do today. Way too young to marry our parents pled mercifully. We insisted, married, and then you went away. The Vietnam War parted us physically, But our love letters tied our hearts- Tears, warm feelings in waiting hearts. Many decades have past since our first date. Love was worth fighting for, being brave for. We've been through the good and the ugly. We've learned, and built, and grew together. I believe our true love conquered it all. I adore seeing old people still in love- Smiling, holding hands, and talking, Opening a door for his sweet girl, A gentle touch and a kiss on her crepe cheek, Then I remember we're the old people, my dear. Our hearts still tied together with love, Even after all these years. Forever Always my darling. For Heather Ober's contest, 'Love Letters' And For Gail Doyle's contest, 'Reflections Of You'