When Love Endures

I came to you on enfeebled feet Heavy of heart downcast in eyes. And, in a flash, you threw your arms Around me in such a loving embrace The joyous euphoria of those who dare. In a flash the earth and cares are gone We soar high, the clouds waft us on. With you by my side, a new lease of life! In our tender hands long, long ago We had held a squirming dove this way. Those were the years, so sure of life Unready for shocks, unmindful of pain We braved the world, its stress and strife No friend in sight yet we felt no strain The joy of presence, the solace we sought Our eyes were sad, our spirits never sagged. I was so fragile, I would bear no loss. I am back in stride euphoric in thought. I hold high my head, my heart feels young We have hopes to build, hearts to conquer, The mountain wears a crown of clouds In its bosom the birds sing and flowers smile. In nature peace and wisdom found Around us conflict and hate abound It is time for nations to hold hands And welcome to a world of santy Awake to a day of glory and joy, Forget problems, they’ll be gone This day, this earth is blessed to be A haven of happiness, hope reborn In Love and smiles and gleaming eyes, Hearts open in peace and harmony. Trust is restored We march in hope With our heads held high and free, From high achievement to victory. Enjoy the moment, celebrate the years We’ll be great, our lives an ecstasy. On the moist lips of a fragrant rose I was perched in a precarious state; Until she dropped me like a tear From eyes laden with tears.