It's been a while, Hasn't it? --- A Valentine's Day poem
Why I wrote this poem
My wife and I have been through a lot of hard times together and have always managed to make it through. During this period, we were doing a little better. My wife and I were able to buy some newer clothes and she could get her nails and hair done. She liked looking good and was gaining confidence in her appearance to go along with growing confidence in herself.
It was important to acknowledge how wonderful she had always been and how much I appreciate her. I debated whether or not to share this, but I like showing everyone these things. My wife doesn't mind. She's thrilled whenever I write a poem and she likes that I show others how we feel about each other.
It's Been a While, Hasn't It?
Hello, my LoveIt's been a while hasn't it?It's been a while since I've written you a poemIt's been a while since I've told you exactly how much I love you
I know that I tell you I love you a few times a dayI even remember to tell you how beautiful you are sometimesSometimes I'll kiss you a little longerSometimes I'll look in your eyes a little deeper
But it's been a while since I've written you a poemThe kind that lets you know how wonderful you truly areThe kind that lets you know how beautiful I find youThe kind that lets you know that I'm the luckiest man in the world
You make an amazing difference in my lifeWhen I'm not with you, I don't feel rightI feel as though there is an emptiness next to meI even panic a little inside if you go too far away
I love looking at you every dayLately you've taken more pride in yourself and your appearanceYou used to be afraid to let people see youNow you shine like a beacon to those around you
I don't think you realize that you have become a pillar in your communityI don't think you realize that others look to you for advice and stabilityYou have become a confident womanI don't think you realize that others feel inadequate around you
I am in awe of the self-assured woman you have becomeI know you do not always feel this wayI understand sometimes the ghosts of the past worry youI see the uncertainty of the future scares you at times
That is why you have meI will always be your safety in the stormI will be the rock that you can lean onI will be your partner through this life
It's been a while since I told you how much I love youI do, you knowI love you so very muchMy Love
I love waking up and hitting the snooze button and then cuddlingI love telling you to have a good dayI always think of calling you when I'm at workI jump whenever the phone rings hoping it's you
Is it silly to feel that way after all these years?Isn't that the way new lovers are supposed to react?I can't help it thoughI always want to be with you
I love sitting next to you with our family around usWe really are a good family you knowI find myself filled with joy when I look at our childrenI think it's wonderful they are loved and live good lives
It feels as though it should be easy to take us for grantedEverything seems so natural when we are togetherOur marriage and our family feel so rightYet every day I find myself in awe that we are living so well
I know we have trials ahead of usI know we are going to make some changes in our livesBut I look forward to making them with youI feel that together, we can do anything
So, it's been a whileI'm telling you nowI love you, I always willMy love
Happy Valentines Day
Copyright 2007 John H. Carroll
My wife and I have been through a lot of hard times together and have always managed to make it through. During this period, we were doing a little better. My wife and I were able to buy some newer clothes and she could get her nails and hair done. She liked looking good and was gaining confidence in her appearance to go along with growing confidence in herself.
It was important to acknowledge how wonderful she had always been and how much I appreciate her. I debated whether or not to share this, but I like showing everyone these things. My wife doesn't mind. She's thrilled whenever I write a poem and she likes that I show others how we feel about each other.
It's Been a While, Hasn't It?
Hello, my LoveIt's been a while hasn't it?It's been a while since I've written you a poemIt's been a while since I've told you exactly how much I love you
I know that I tell you I love you a few times a dayI even remember to tell you how beautiful you are sometimesSometimes I'll kiss you a little longerSometimes I'll look in your eyes a little deeper
But it's been a while since I've written you a poemThe kind that lets you know how wonderful you truly areThe kind that lets you know how beautiful I find youThe kind that lets you know that I'm the luckiest man in the world
You make an amazing difference in my lifeWhen I'm not with you, I don't feel rightI feel as though there is an emptiness next to meI even panic a little inside if you go too far away
I love looking at you every dayLately you've taken more pride in yourself and your appearanceYou used to be afraid to let people see youNow you shine like a beacon to those around you
I don't think you realize that you have become a pillar in your communityI don't think you realize that others look to you for advice and stabilityYou have become a confident womanI don't think you realize that others feel inadequate around you
I am in awe of the self-assured woman you have becomeI know you do not always feel this wayI understand sometimes the ghosts of the past worry youI see the uncertainty of the future scares you at times
That is why you have meI will always be your safety in the stormI will be the rock that you can lean onI will be your partner through this life
It's been a while since I told you how much I love youI do, you knowI love you so very muchMy Love
I love waking up and hitting the snooze button and then cuddlingI love telling you to have a good dayI always think of calling you when I'm at workI jump whenever the phone rings hoping it's you
Is it silly to feel that way after all these years?Isn't that the way new lovers are supposed to react?I can't help it thoughI always want to be with you
I love sitting next to you with our family around usWe really are a good family you knowI find myself filled with joy when I look at our childrenI think it's wonderful they are loved and live good lives
It feels as though it should be easy to take us for grantedEverything seems so natural when we are togetherOur marriage and our family feel so rightYet every day I find myself in awe that we are living so well
I know we have trials ahead of usI know we are going to make some changes in our livesBut I look forward to making them with youI feel that together, we can do anything
So, it's been a whileI'm telling you nowI love you, I always willMy love
Happy Valentines Day
Copyright 2007 John H. Carroll
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