The Right One

When you are twenty
   You feel your heart burst.
You think you're in love,
   This time's your first.

But time moves on
   And you fall out of love.
You meet someone else
   Who must be sent from above.

More meaningful now
   Than when you were younger.
Your heart beats harder
   And it feels like thunder.

But time once again
   Changes how you feel.
You have new doubts,
   Is this one for real?

The cycle plays out
   Over years and years.
Excruciating happiness
   Followed by tears.

"Til one day, unexpected,
   You look up and find
The one who touches you heart
   Also touches your mind.

And now you know
   That this is the one.
The rest never mattered
   They were just there for fun.

When you're about ready
   To swear off them all
Along comes the right one
   To answer the call.

Never give up,
   Hold out for the best.
Take time to find true love
   And pass on the rest.


                                       for Spencer
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
August 17, 2010 at 6:48 AM
Just stopping by to remind you of my newest contest The Birds And The Bees. I hope you will enter the contest if you haven't already Francine. Thank you if you have already entered or plan on entering. Love, Carol
Fraser Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 7:08 AM
Many congratulations Francine on your win in Carol's fine contest. Spencer will find the right one at the right time,and when he does he'll know >> James
Roberts Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 7:04 PM
Spencer hasn't found the right one yet, this was my way of telling him to be patient
Johnson Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 6:48 PM
Congratulations to you and Spencer for finding the right one. Loved it. congratulations on you for being among the top ten winners. Love, Joyce
Mehta Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 5:32 PM
Congrats on the win, Francine
Freeman Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 5:01 PM
Mind level Love is so fickled, hun Francine. Smile. Congratulations on your success in the contest. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 1:39 PM
Congrats Francine on your winning poem in Carol's contest with this wonderful write and win today.. enjoy another momentous victory at the winners circle..with luv...
Brown Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 1:26 PM
Congratulations on your placement in my contest Francine. Love, Carol
Marshal Avatar
August 2, 2010 at 10:50 PM
Very hopeful message, thanks for penning these sentiments in a refreshing style, easy to read and take in.
Belt Avatar
August 2, 2010 at 10:20 PM
Very Well written piece with good rhyme and sound advice my friend.....Larry
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