Questions Do you ever reminisce of how when love was new It seemed the world was meant ... especially for you two All the secret places... the whispering and fun The Special Day you said I Do and two lives became one Somewhere along the road of life passion begins to wane You realize that life is more than walks down Lovers Lane If you count yourself among the very lucky few Your love and respect deepens and this poem is not for you This is for all the people who daily wear a mask Together .. yet alone.. Passions past .. outside their grasp. Where does the magic go as years silently slip by People stay together without even knowing why Must the zest for living be buried deep by time Does romance have to dwindle with each gray hair and each line When does it cease to matter that your partner feels alone And the voice you loved to hear now begins to drone What happens to the thrill you felt by accidental touch What happens to the smiles and humor you once loved so much How do the dreams and plans you made get lost along the way Do they die a sudden death or just quietly fade away What a difference it would make if these words you could hear How was your day ... you're looking great ..I really love you dear. Because it is the little things that happen day by day Remembering the special times before they slip away And making time to sit and talk .. sharing good and bad Working together side by side to renew the bond you had. Else, why strive for a marriage ... lasting 50 years If all you have to hold at night is ... a pillow full of tears. ©Sharon Langan 7/19/01 |