Thoughts

I have loved with a passion that has never been quenched
burned more times than I'd care to admit,
would I venture again
hell yes!
in a heartbeat, in a blink of an eye
as there's nothing more powerful than love
pure love
real love
lasting love
love that goes the distance,
regardless

few have tasted this rare elixir
untold poets have written for eons and then some

does it exist?

ask a couple together for decades
they will tell you
without hesitation,
absolutely, yes!

although it's not easy
commitment is crucial
far too many give up just before the answer arrives
long nights
silent screams
difficult days, weeks and months

over the years, looking back 
in retrospect
understanding
they were well worth it
this love they shared

every tear shed
every fight fought,
all those times, they were certain they would end
dark years

and yet, holding on
for no one else 
could touch their hearts
caress their soul,
like the only one 
for them

tell me again, I'm the only one
tell me again, you'll try

make me believe you mean it this time
make me believe
you're mine ...