Years from now when we look back on
the past, we will remember the struggles
that we faced, the various obstacles that tried
to come between the love that we had.  
the late-night gambling at the casino that almost
cost us our home.  The drinking addiction that had
you passed out on the floor, liquor stained shirts
and pants covering your body.  And as I stood by the
screen door staring at your dizzy depiction, Half blazed
eyes crimson red and crashing, crippled veins traveling
in broken bridges, my heart was falling apart.  
I thought the love between us was coming to an end.  
And as I dragged your motionless body to the bed,
I could feel every part of me breaking on the inside.
I closed the curtains beside the glass window and
watched as you tossed and turned throughout the night.
I didn’t know what was to come or how we would
make it through another day.  But I kept the faith and
prayed that sweet old prayer to the almighty God.
I knew in my heart that he was the only one that could
turn your life around.  Now, as I stand here beside
you in the rocking chair gazing at the beautiful sky,
the shimmering sun shining in excellence, dazzling,
white clouds flowing above, I thank God for what
he has done for me.