For Worse, In Sickness, I'm Here

He falls for me continuously

Seeming to never grow weary

He misses me so when we are apart

But also when he is near me

His face lights up when I come in

Surprised and so very thrilled

Refers to me as his Sunshine

A picture of true love fulfilled

We visit for hours, he begs me to stay

But honey I have to be going

My phone starts to ring before I get home

But that is his loneliness showing

My phone rings again, just before I turn in

Before sleeping he must hear my voice

I indulge him as often as he needs me to

With great patience for I have no choice

He makes promises; plans, often as he can

Preparing for when he gets better

I tell him, my dear I'm not going nowhere

I'll stand by you, no matter the weather

I want young ones to know, that true love's not shown

When all things in your life is easy

It is tested and tried, but can only survive

When you've conquered the storm's bitter seasons

Treacherous winds may blow all around

You will find yourself standing on love's higher ground

It will cover and keep you, bring comfort and strength

If you can endure many hardships at length

For worse, in sickness, calamity and pain

True love will see you both through to the end

No matter the loss, the toil, the shame

When it is real, you can find love all over again

The message here that I hope to teach

Is one that so few of us measure

What is oft found in looks or material things

Is the counter-appearance of treasure

We cannot predict what life will bring

Perseverance comes with character

What remains after everyone else deserts you

Will reveal what truly matters

Come Fix It

Amazing how some people manage to protect their own interests. Have you ever discovered someone in your life was keeping tabs on you without your knowledge or consent? This addresses a similar situation.

Handyman, can you come and fix it

Don't delay, this bolt is a misfit

Please be skillful, bring your tools

Nothing more, don't be a fool

For some time, though there be more than one

A single person consistently comes

To service this client when there is a need

No one else shows up, as if by decree

All complaints from this one femme

Are only ever handled by him

The calls are few and far in-between

Hoping another skilled worker is seen

But with each new repair that has to be made

The same handyman always comes to her aid

Her only concern is that each job is done

For him each encounter with this belle is fun

He smiles, laughs displaying his charm

Then tries to take her into his arms

When rejected, he smiles with great delight

He embraces the challenge, he's up for the fight

But the battle he seeks can never be won

This jolie dame will soon be gone

She plans to leave without a trace

In hopes to nevermore see his face

Your request to come fix it

You need to be armed

Clothed fully in armor

Prepared to disarm

If you are attractive

Then you can expect

Those in this profession

To show disrespect

Unless you are clear and precise on the matter

Delinquents like these will create such a clatter

Be firm, be brief, stand back, let them work

For a hint more of kindness turns men into jerks!

Discovery

A funny thing happened on the way to her mailbox.

Was anything real between them

Or was it just game

She went walking and saw him afar off

Chatting with a woman in an SUV

He was leaning into her car window

Up close and personal, they chuckled

He saw her approaching and changed his posture

Then lifted his chin to her as she passed by

She didn't respond but got a glimpse

Of the woman staring back at her

Seething with envy, filled with outrage

She came to terms with that discovery

Then she devised a plan

To rid herself of that philandering man

Their paths crossed again minutes later

He seemed numb and distracted with sadness

He got into his truck, glancing over at her with caution

She kept walking as if he was not there

Discovery; appalling to the woman who makes it

Woe be to the man, for her wrath will be scathing.

We Did It

We did it
Took over a year
But we came to an agreement

We decided to spend time
Did not cost a dime
So we did it

Openly, he came to me in secret
We were no longer fighting
He asked me to do it

This time I would not argue
He stretched out his arms
So we could do it

We did it
Became a team
We reconciled; no smoke, but steam

The barriers between us broken
We came together with pleasure
And sealed it

Now a bond was formed
Not easily broken
Because we did it

With stress and strain removed
Parting is never easy
But we do it

We did it
Broke through another layer
It just got deeper