True Love will Last

You came into my life
when it was crashing down
Everything around me ....
muted shades of gray and brown

My defiant acts and cutting words
you quietly excused
With tender words and gentle touch
my shattered pride you soothed

You kissed away the flood of tears
you held me safe and warm
You healed my bruised and aching heart,
you made me feel reborn.

You gave me strength to stand again,
to learn to walk alone
And the courage and determination,
to make it on my own.

You gave me hope and joy and love
restored my dignity.
You taught me life is only what
I choose for it to be.

Now in the Twilight of our days,
reflecting on the past
I'm thankful fate brought you to me
and proved true love will last.

© Sharon Langan 2003

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