She arrived a little late
Found herself more than just a date
At last, all her dreams came true
With the declarative exchange: "I do"
One thing became quickly clear
New life and love had much to fear
Stemming from a thorny past
Rotting snags and fresh weeds she must outcast
Down there where her time is spent
Search where her fertile soil went
Expectancy pressures her
Prematurely ages love so tender.
He lined up to board early
Women would fall in love surely
Got himself a wife to hold
"Family forever" conveys rings of gold
Pushing patience and the clock
Yet he takes pride in this life walk
Not a moment he would spare
On tracing back roots of his past affairs
Always running to what's next
Cover up or dim its effects
Finding stress in relation
He plays the part for his reputation
Will love find a way for them?
Even after separation?
After the shock and trauma?
Will marriage be seen as more than dogma?
They grew apart, but broken
Share the same bed that they woke in
Counseling to navigate
Will it be enough to sail this ship straight?
Maybe they'll arrive together
With healing cords no one can sever
With Love that bound the broken hearts
And filled up each hopelessly empty part
