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Where Did All the Romance Go

Where did all the romance go?
That once was so long ago

That special kind so honest, fresh and innocent
Expressions from the heart of what is really meant

Let me point out a boy in particular then
That other someone from way back when

He was very athletic and really sweet
He lived close by, just down the street

Here are some of his qualities
That seemed so romantical to me

Like calling the local radio station
To play a special song dedication

Knowing he didn’t have very long
He ran over to dance with me to the song

And all those nights he climbed that tree
Up to my bedroom window to visit with me

Inspired with competition like winning a race
To let everyone know he would be first place

He really did run track and with every ribbon won
He gave them all to me with his deepest affection

Some of you may already know
That I must be referring to Joe

He was the one most romantical
So where did all the romance go?

These days no longer see it here
Is it lost or hiding inside somewhere?

I tend to think the boy inside will always know
He feels the romance just no longer lets it show

If happiness starts with one’s self with in
Finding true love should have some romancing

True love and devotion does exist I know
Except the actual process can be slow

Especially with romance lack – sooooo
Just where did all the romance go?

Our time on earth is very quick
Are you waiting to get hit with a happy stick?

So from reminiscing about the yesteryear lad
Please don’t lose that romantic nature you once had

You will find out that it’s not so bad
And even discover you are more than glad

So listen to your inner self and be like Joe
And please don’t let all the romance go

Florence McMillian (Flo)

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