Decades Now, thrice and half
February 13, 2018
(Valentine's Day Reflection)
Far more than by inertia we remain
Nor does passion dominate, inspire the same
A love more tempered, held in deep pools
A quiet flow, not Spring floods
Our practiced touches, looks, and jests
Worn smooth by life’s water crests
Connection now not spontaneous
Must we check our phones?
Still we unite, alone each just a half
Satisfy, assure, affirm pressed calf to calf
Our strongest bonds not forged in joys
Failures, the broke parts,
Mended and knitted unite us
In each other we trust.
Blessings evaporate in a steamy sun
Trials make us one.
Three decades and a half
Wish us another
Would that make you laugh?
I plan to be there, still with you.
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