Pristine Passage Poem by Barry A. Lanier

Down a highway of life,
By chance we first met.
That day, can't remember,
The feeling can't forget.

Heart melted as mollasses,
Settled deep in the throat.
A young lad's first love,
At the time didn't know.

Warm summer days,
Rolling down slopes of green grass.
Two hearts molding one,
Memories forever to last.

Vows, then music and laughter,
Endless visions and dreams.
Rocking heartpine's frontporch,
Facing landscapes of green.

So much, how I loved her!
Never telling, really how deep.
Together we'd roll in laughter,
Together we would weep.

Living life with so much passion,
As much as life could affford.
Precious time with the children,
Trying to pass along our swords.

I love and cling to,
Cherish and keep.
Abide in the comfort,
A friendship so deep.

On a cool, Fall's evening,
My true love was sent.
Winter's chill filled my spirit,
As homeward she went.

Lover is forever,
Her love supreme.
Such love was more,
Well-nigh a dream.

Face that still smiles,
Eyes that still gleam.
Two arms still cling to,
A love so pristine.