ONCE IN A LIFETIME LOVE

DEAR ROSA,

I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD SEE THE DAY,
WHEN LIFE WOULD BE WORTH LIVING AGAIN,
BUT GOD SENT AN ANGEL RIGHT MY WAY,
TO WALK A PATH WHICH I'D NEVER BEEN.

YOU CAME TO ME IN MY DARKEST HOUR,
TO SHOW ME THE WAY TO A HAPPY LIFE,
MY FEARS OF LOVE YOU DID DEVOUR,
FOR NOW ONE DAY YOU'LL BE MY WIFE.

THE BOND WE SHARE FOREVER UNSHAKEN,
THROUGH EVERY TRIAL TRIBULATION AND FIGHT,
FROM MY ARMS YOU'LL NEVER BE TAKEN,
I'M HOLDING YOU CLOSE WITH ALL MY MIGHT.

IT'S NOT ALWAYS ALL LAUGHTER AND SMILES,
SOMETIMES LIFE CAN BE TOUGH AND SAD,
TWO STEPS WILL SOMETIMES SEEM LIKE MILES,
BUT STICKING TOGETHER WE'LL BEAT THE BAD.

I'M TRULY BLESSED FOR A WOMAN LIKE YOU,
I LOVE YOUR LIPS YOUR LAUGH AND SMILE,
THERE'S NOTHING FOR YOU I WOULD NOT DO,
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU I WILL NEVER DEFILE.

OUR FAMILY IS NOTHING SHORT OF PERFECTION,
MY SEARCH FOR LOVE IS FINALLY COMPLETE,
YOU WILL FOREVER HAVE MY FULL ATTENTION,
WITH OUR LOVE NOBODY COULD EVER COMPETE.

SO I MAKE A PROMISE FROM HERE ON AFTER,
FAITHFUL AND LOVING TO YOU I WILL REMAIN,
BECAUSE IN MY LIFE YOU'RE THE LAST CHAPTER,
MY LIFE YOUR LOVE WILL ALWAYS SUSTAIN.

YOU ARE MY LOVE FROM THIS DAY FORWARD,
YOU ARE TRULY MY ONCE IN A LIFETIME LOVE,
AN ETERNITY OF LOVE WE'RE WALKING TOWARD,
UNTIL WE'RE REUNITED WITH OUR GOD ABOVE.

I AM FOREVER YOUR'S MY LOVE!

Mistaken For Love

My heart has had no time to heal,
Since from my chest it was ripped out,
With these feelings one must deal,
This I now know without a doubt.

You can't replace the one you love,
With the person you next kiss,
Feelings on one you cannot shove,
Love will never work like this.

My heart is aching to still beat,
Beat with life and love so true,
It will not give in or admit defeat,
Something this heart could ever do.

It's natural reaction is love so strong,
Put other's first without a cause,
Even when others say it's so wrong,
Or know you won't get any applause.

Love is about taking a vital chance,
Not knowing if you'll win or lose,
Simply deciding to die or dance,
The right choice you hope to choose.

So before that step you choose to make,
Be sure your heart is strong and true,
Otherwise those feelings may be fake,
That is one thing you should never do.

Failed At Love Once More

I know I am not a perfect man,
I stumble, curse, and lose my way,
Maybe this is part of God's plan,
To get me through to the next day.

I thought I found the one in you,
The one to have and hold and love,
Our love could not be any more true,
My life long gift sent from above.

Yet here we are now miles apart,
I cannot see you or hear you talk,
But you're forever in my heart,
In spirit through life we'll always walk.

I gave you more than ever before,
My every thought you did consume,
But when I saw you close the door,
I knew my life was headed for doom.

And now you're gone and here I am,
No one now to wipe my tears,
About new love don't give a damn,
I still want you for all my years.

I see you walking into the distance,
Guess our love's not worth fighting for,
This was my final attempt at romance,
But I see I failed at love once more.

My Dream Came True

Every night when in my bed,
I think about the life I live,
Thoughts of you fill my head,
The best to you I want to give.

I often lay there wide awake,
I cannot sleep or so it seems,
My life is only what I make,
And I am living all my dreams.

A dream came true when we met,
I saw our love so crystal clear,
My life on our love I would bet,
What we need is all right here.

Days may not always go as planned,
Sometimes we'll stumble trip and fall,
As long I've firmly got your hand,
I know we'll make it through it all.

One day our lives will be much better,
We will lay in our bed every night,
Falling asleep and dreaming together,
Knowing that things will be alright.

Let's share our dreams and our love,
Because that's what we're meant to do,
We have the blessing of God above,
I knew I found love when I found you.

Second Chance At Love

Love doesn't always go as planned,
Time will come when you part ways,
Then love is lost on the other hand,
Returning love does have its days.

A second chance to make it right,
The realization of what you lost,
Never again a lonely cold night,
You protect this love at all cost.

Sometimes you have to fall apart,
To see that you belong together,
Love like this is from the heart,
Things will only then get better.

Treat this love with great respect,
And the love will never fail again,
But if this love you soon neglect,
This love then will soon be taken.

Lost this time no hope of return,
Had one last chance now it's done,
Hope it doesn't take this to learn,
The one you have is really the one.

Second chances are far between,
You cannot buy them in this life,
Another chance the slate is clean,
You just may one day be my wife.

Lover's Epiphany

There are times in my life when I search deep within to find that inner peace that I have read so much about. The novels written of people, who have found the love of their life and have grasped a firm hold of them, has overtaken my thoughts and desires. Are these merely fantasies and stories dreamt by mortals who have indulged themselves in the ideas that there can be absolute peace and serenity in this life? Or is there really the existence of a world where people can meet and fall madly in love and devote themselves to one specific being for the rest of their life and for all eternity? There are days when I fantasize of such a life. A life where I feel as though I am gently gliding through the air feeling weightless and have absolutely no sense of the force of gravity. The lack of care for anything else in this world, other than gazing into the eyes of this beautiful woman that has given me hope beyond all of my imagination, is all I know. Hope to live, love, and laugh, for the rest of my life, is all I desire. Reality does not seem to matter in these moments. Then I am quickly reminded that reality is that I am human and these days can not be but a fleeting moment of bliss that the feared, yet revered, emotion called love brings. So quickly I realize that these dreams that I dream are just that. You are in my dreams and you make me feel weightless and floating through the air when I am with you. Even if you are but a myth, I still do not want you to ever leave my thoughts. Stay with me throughout eternity, never part from my side, and never stop giving me hope for a life where dreams do come true. If by some miracle you are real, if your eyes, that show me hope and love, are not just a window into my fantasies, I want you to make every day of mine seem as the dream it is. As I look into your soul, I see a woman that has helped mold this once withering heart into a heart that is capable of love. You are my every fantasy. You are the love of my life. You are that one specific person that I would love to devote the rest of my life to. I am madly and deeply in love with you. So let us float through this life, hand in hand, into eternal bliss. This is not a fantasy but rather our reality. I want to be forever yours!

Lost At Sea No More

Life seemed so simple and so clear,
My destiny in the plainest sight,
Nothing in life did I ever fear,
Living my life seemed just right.

The sea of life purest tranquil,
No waves of doubt ever tossed,
Living each day of my free will,
No fear of true love ever lossed.

A ripple was made when we met,
Rocking the boat made me stumble,
You into my life I could not let,
Doing that would make me humble.

Firm and proud I stood so tall,
I shut you out in every way,
Sure for you I'd never fall,
Never thought I'd see the day.

Storms came and there you were,
To lend an open ear and mind,
Of this one thing I'm very sure,
Someone like you is hard to find.

You opened up these blinded eyes,
Shed some light on how to live,
Helped me see through all the lies,
Happiness in life you freely give.

Looking back at my peaceful soul,
I realize now a storm is alright,
You are the one to make me whole,
When storms clear it gets so bright.

Holding onto you is what I desire,
I need you here in every part,
Our passion and love is like a fire,
Burning deep down in my heart.

God's Love Will Turn Your Life Around

Sometimes I wonder why this is reality,
Why are there troubles day to day,
Having God should bring tranquility,
But I find myself in this hard way.

It seems like things will never go right,
The smile never seems to stay too long,
Do I find my way to God out of fright,
That's my biggest fear I know it's wrong.

A relationship with God should always be,
We shouldn't just pray in times of trouble,
His will for our lives we should always see,
That comes when he is inside our bubble.

As close as we can is where we belong,
Including Him in our every decision,
He can make sure nothing goes wrong,
He will guide us with loving precision.

There will be times when we doubt,
That we are living His perfect plan,
But we can never ever cast Him out,
Just close our eyes and take His hand.

Across the desert of life we will walk,
And if there are times you feel down,
Just know to your God you can talk,
God's love will turn your life around.

My God Is Real

If God isn't real than why do we love,
Why do we turn to Him in times of need,
Why do we pray to the heavens above,
Why for His help do we constantly plead.

What is it that gets us through this fight,
Who comforts us in our times of pain,
Who is it that's keeping us in the light,
To say it is us would be carnal vain.

He is the one who lives through us all,
Loving unconditionally through the ages,
Gladly picking us up every time we fall,
The research is done stop turning the pages.

Things that happen are for a reason,
He knows best what we should do,
He doesn't love just for a season,
My God is real His love's free to you.

I See A Beautiful Soul In Your Eyes

Sometimes I wonder what's on your mind,
I ask myself can this be real,
Someone like you is hard to find,
What are these feelings that I feel.

I dream one day that we will love,
I long to feel your gentle touch,
Trying so hard not to shove,
And hoping I'm not asking much.

Your beauty is far beyond skin deep,
Your kisses make me feel so weak,
Your hand in mine I want to keep,
The adventures of life we will seek.

Things won't always seem so clear,
May not always be smooth sailing,
Only one thing that we should fear,
The day we find our love is failing.

But just in fear we cannot live,
We must move on and love again,
Without regret our all we'll give,
Through all this time love has been.

I know in you I've found the one,
This isn't one of my failed tries,
My search of forever love is done,
I see a beautiful soul in your eyes.

Patience Will Make Me A Patient

I see your face in every thought,
I hear your voice in every song,
If only more time could be bought,
Then this wouldn't feel so wrong.

I saw my future in your eyes,
I melted when I saw your smile,
I guess all that was just some lies,
We didn't even go a mile.

You say your heart isn't ready,
Your scared your heart I will break,
You can't handle something steady,
There is way too much at stake.

But don't go just give me time,
I know one day I'll love again,
To love now would be a crime,
Putting you through that's a sin.

You're sweet and genuine and kind,
I know things could really be great,
A man like you is hard to find,
You're the type I'd call my mate.

Well my heart is ready to love,
But my world seems so hell bent,
I have faith in my God above,
But patience will make me a patient.

Holding On To Letting Go

Trying so hard to find the one,
Giving all I have without a doubt,
Just when the hardest part is done,
I start searching for my way out.

The smiles come with every day,
The memories filling up my mind,
Passion never seems to go away,
This is what I've wanted to find.

I look into your eyes and I see,
Gentleness humility grace and fear,
We seem like we are meant to be,
Laying down at night I shed a tear.

I am not disappointed or even sad,
I'm fearful cautious and happy in one,
Hoping my heart has not been had,
Praying my search for love is done.

The past flashes quickly through my head,
I relive the pain of my heart breaking,
Laying alone and cold in my bed,
This risk of love I won't be taking.

See there's a lesson I've learned so well,
To always hold on until you know,
Those three words you're aching to tell,
Instead I'm holding on to letting go.

Trust And Fly On The Wings Of Love

Betrayed and hurt without a cause,
Love thrown aside without a care,
I'm left me alone and feeling lost,
I turn my head and you're not there.

I now stand tall without your help,
Independent and strong I have grown,
Living my life all by myself,
Purpose in life I have been shown.

If I never find someone that's alright,
If life alone I have been doomed,
Not a thing in life is out of sight,
But this is something just assumed.

You came along no warning or sign,
I always smile can't sleep at night,
Much finer than the finest wine,
Being with you feels so right.

Can I see passed what's been done,
Can I let go of all this pain,
Are you really that special one,
Causing me hurt will you refrain.

So many questions and no answer,
Only a sign sent from above,
So this we'll do and only together,
Trust and fly on the wings of love.

Love's So Close Yet So Far

When I think about you,
I feel alive I feel so free,
I don't know what to do,
You and I will never be.

Your heart beats to another tune,
Your mind is in a different place,
To be with you would be my doom,
Your love for him you can't erase.

Loving him freely with all your heart,
While I stand here alone every day,
Although he clearly wants no part,
You're letting this one slip away.

You say I've lived too much already,
That I've been around all the blocks,
Yet I'm still coming slow and steady,
Because my ship's not left the docks.

In you I see that God does live,
The innocence of love still so pure,
You have God's perfect love to give,
It's you I want of that I'm sure.

One day perhaps you will see,
For me you'll wish upon a star,
That you and I could always be,
For now love's so close yet so far.

Secret Love Unforgotten

Life's brought me to a happy place,
I know it's what God has planned,
At times life's steps I retrace,
Because your memory is not banned.

I see your face in the empty air,
I hear your voice in the silence,
Even though you are not there,
I still feel your ghostly presence.

Here to haunt me you have come,
Or from my heart you never parted,
Though our time has long been done,
Feels like our love has just started.

The dreams wake the deepest sleep,
Fantasies consume my every thought,
Our memories I will always keep,
Love like this cannot be bought.

I do not know where your life led,
Or where you are upon this earth,
But when you left my heart bled,
Starting life over like at birth.

I call everyone by your first name,
And I can still feel your touch,
New love can never be the same,
Because I love you very much.

With Tears Come A Smile

The tears well up in my eyes,
My heart aches from the loss,
I ask myself a hundred whys,
How much does love really cost.

I walked away from what I knew,
The bitterness hatred fear and pain,
What more was I supposed to do,
Love and attention I could not gain.

I know my life will now get better,
I'm stronger and wiser from this test,
Harder times I now can weather,
The love I'll have will be the best.

Someone to hold through all the night,
That won't let go or turn their back,
Everything we'll have will feel so right,
Perfection and love we will not lack.

One day I'll look back and finally say,
I hurt that time and thought the worst,
I never thought that I'd see today,
Because I thought my life was cursed.

But here I'm holding her so tight,
Hand in hand walked many a mile,
And now everything feels just right,
Because with tears come a smile.

Love Is Always Worth It All

My heart flutters at your touch,
Chills just roll down my back,
It does not really take that much,
That magic touch you do not lack.

I smile when I hear your voice,
I feel my heart skip a beat,
I feel I cannot make the choice,
Though you swept me off my feet.

I feel my heart run from the fear,
I dream each night I fall asleep,
I hope to lose the same nightmare,
That my failed love makes me keep.

I front that I control my heart,
That I can choose who I will love,
But I know I play no part,
Love is chosen from above.

I never know who is the one,
Until I feel that things are right,
My search is over I am done,
Love's been brought into the light.

I hold you and it feels so right,
When we kiss you're all I see,
To keep you here I would fight,
If it's up to me we'll always be.

It may not last my whole life,
I may get hurt when I fall,
You may never be my wife,
But love I'll always give my all.

I might find you're not the one,
We may give up and walk away,
But when it's all said and done,
You helped me through another day.

Perfect Love Lost Forever

At times I look back on my life,
And wonder why God would let me hurt,
Bringing times that brought such strife,
But closer to Him I see it's worth.

I always adored and showed compassion,
Wiped her tears and held her tight,
Loved her in every form and fashion,
That perfect love she didn't hold tight.

Tossed away love she'd never known,
Pushed away her lover one strong man,
Because far apart they'd quickly grown,
She did not like God's perfect plan.

Now at night she lays her head,
She cannot feel the spark of love,
She lays alone in her cold bed,
Because she doesn't look above.

Now at night when I lay my head,
I lift my heart up to my God,
I feel strong Bible by my bed,
He is my comfort strength and rod.

Pain at first but now I'm healed,
Tears at first but now a smile,
A happy life has been revealed,
With God right here every mile!

Beyond My Grasp...A Love Affair

Destiny has brought you back,
Things feel right I have to say,
Nothing between us is at lack,
I just can't see how there's a way.

A way for us to be together,
Although the passion feels so right,
You have promised to love him forever,
But yet you love me just for spite.

When you touch me I see the ring,
When we're in your bed I see his ghost,
The heated moments that you bring,
I know your husband gets the most.

Chemistry between us will always be,
That spark of lovers this fire started,
So I will sit back to wait and see,
If from your mate you're ever parted.

Secret To A Happy Life

Our past only makes us who we are,
All the bad times give us strength,
The good times brought us very far,
Down our life's road of any length.

We've lived in doubt and had our fears,
We've loved been loved had our hearts broken,
No matter what's happened through the years,
Only good we've done will ever be spoken.

We live our lives by the Golden Rule,
And karma brings good in return,
But sometimes people are only cruel,
And their hatred for life does still burn.

It's at these times we brush them off,
Put on a smile and help a friend,
Tune out our ears to every scoff,
And our hearts love will quickly mend.

Just one smile can light a room,
It is contagious and will spread,
It takes away the sadness and gloom,
And only positive words are said.

Memories we make we'll never forget,
So let's open our hearts and freely give,
And every cent I'd gladly bet,
That the happy life we will live.