Nov 2010
Once a man stood in rainbow light
While the magic considered his measure
She knew at once this man was right
But he left unfound his treasure.
He traveled on through leagues and years
While above him still her beauty shined.
Each alone had pains and joys and tears,
While they held the other in heart and mind.
Now grown as wise as hair is gray
He reached new earth where she does rest
And stands again in her color spray
Realizing now he's truly blessed.
Together they stand in the other's hold.
Together they are the treasure gold.
While the magic considered his measure
She knew at once this man was right
But he left unfound his treasure.
He traveled on through leagues and years
While above him still her beauty shined.
Each alone had pains and joys and tears,
While they held the other in heart and mind.
Now grown as wise as hair is gray
He reached new earth where she does rest
And stands again in her color spray
Realizing now he's truly blessed.
Together they stand in the other's hold.
Together they are the treasure gold.
The backstory behind this poem is that I once dated a beautiful girl in school, but because I was graduating and going to Navy flight school (and because I was a foolish) I did not continue the relationship with her. Years later... a few divorces and lots of children later... we found each other again and we both shared stories of wishing our first relationship had worked. Now we are engaged and the 10 of us are looking forward to wonderful life together.
