Writing has always been a gift,
Saved me many times,
Repaired many rifts.

So to explain my love in writing makes perfect sense.
Can clear my mind,
Makes me less tense.

The woman I love,
Where to begin,
Thanking the Lord above?

The moment my eyes caught a stare.
I knew it was true.
My heart was wide open and so very bare.

The timing was not right.
But I knew she was.
After 12 years, I hold her vision tight.

I tried many times,
To express how I felt,
I wrote many rhymes,
Just wanted her to melt.

I had problems to work through,
Alcohol being the main,
It was way past due.
Almost drove me insane.

Finally sober and with a clear mind.
I poured my heart to her.
She smiled... Boy hopefully a good sign.

I never gave up hope,
I know this one is true.
Maybe we will elope.
Happiness for both well overdue.