ONE FROM THE PAST

DREAMS-HOPE-LIFE
I had my hopes, however
Teenage romance and love
Had to be put on hold
Parental control was bad enough, but
College commitment would require money
Dreams were put on pause
Work, work, school, work and work
Finally it was over just like a blink
Then real work presented
Twelve hour days
Flaming embers could not be fanned
When down to the final spark
My heart was set ablaze 
Ten years and six children later
I could finally rein in the galloping horse
True love settled me into a workable groove
My main job was to provide:
      Frankie
      Ella
      Wine
      Hot bath water
This was real life
Making someone happy
Could everything be this easy?
No!  There is always opposition, unless
You have the right partner and
I had the best, at least for me
We danced through life
Enjoyed the music
Found the beauty about us
Taught our family 
Did our job with love
The angels came too early
Took her away
They left me alone
No children at home
Just music to play
Must save for another day
When my spirit grows, and
I hear people say it glows
Then the wine may flow, but
I’ll remember:  She was not for show
Knew what she wanted and
She wanted me
Stanski
August 28, 2017 ^