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When Did It End, and Why

Remember the thrill? The
  electricity that coursed through
    your veins when the tips 
      of your fingers touched?
When did it end, and why?

Remember when fireworks lit up
  your mind, as eyes shut tight, your
    mouths hesitated, then found each other
      lips locked in passion's explosion?
Why did it end, and when?

Remember your love hovering constantly
  over you.  Your having to suppress a
    smile from overspreading your face
      just picturing that person?
When did it end, and why?

Remember when there was nowhere else 
  you wanted to be but by one another's side?
    When you didn't walk anywhere,
      but you would glide?
Why did it end, and when?

And now that it's gone
  Will it return, and when?

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/1/2019 6:46:00 PM

It is my theory, that this is why some people keep '"trading partners," because they want those feelings.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/1/2019 8:21:00 PM

That 'trading partners' theory of yours should be worth at least a Master's Thesis in Sociology or Psychology at one of our wacko left-wing universities. (Please let me be clear: I think your theory holds a lot of water... It's just that today's universities would take it way too seriously and turn it into more left-wing dogma.). :) gw

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 7/31/2019 12:26:00 PM

A great lament of love's ending and the hope for it to return. I've asked the same myself before.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/31/2019 1:31:00 PM

Perhaps we've all lamented love's ending. That's why I wrote this. Thanks for the feedback, Jeanne! :) gw

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/31/2019 8:54:00 AM

I have been with my bride for 26 years and am still enjoying the fireworks. When we choose to see our partners we realize they are in a constant state of change. Some sadly stop noticing the beauty before them.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/31/2019 1:24:00 PM

Very happy for you, and a bit 'jealous' as well. Most people I know don't experience the fireworks for anywhere near 26 years. Here's to fireworks forever for you and your bride, Richard! :) gw

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/31/2019 8:50:00 AM

Honeymoon magic then you settle into a lovely marriage and build memories. Perhaps its so we can enjoy the magic of others as well and not just linger on our own...who knows!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/31/2019 1:22:00 PM

Perhaps it's that 'settling into' that's the culprit. I guess I prefer the electricity and the magic. While I was always reliable, perhaps I just wasn't wired for a conventional marriage. Who knows?! :) gw