Reflections in the Looking Glass

We’re not the kids we used to be…

the heat we carried in our youth

has mellowed now to steady warmth

ignited by a deeper truth…

If I were to speak of love,

to define it’s subtleties–

there are no words that would describe

this depth of feeling that I have.

From the moment we first met

I knew exactly who you were.

Together we have overcome

each obstacle dropped in our path.

I think that you are my reward

for all the things that I’ve done right.

I steep inside the memories 

of the laughter that we’ve shared

the friendships formed, the folks we’ve lost

the paths that you and I have crossed.

Life’s a map of many roads

and we have dreams left to fulfill

so in this moment I'll confide—

You bring out the best in me.

I can face ‘most anything

—the ups, the downs, the in-betweens—

  as long as you are here with me

  and I have you by my side..

© Ginny Brannan 2019

Dedicated to my better half. Looking forward to the roads still ahead!