Who could forget the day <br />I introduced dating to a girl? <br />She tried so hard not to throw it away, <br />But I acted foolishly anyway. <br />Why had I discarded such a beautiful pearl, <br />Rare and immensely beautiful in full array? <br />Who was I to say <br />That she had gone astray? <br />No I did not know her after all <br />Nor did I introduce dating to her. <br />Only through her willingness to date <br />Did she teach my heart to fall. <br />Only through her openness to call <br />Did she introduce dating to me, soft to stir <br />The significance of dating <br />I so willingly introduced to her. <br />Only now, she is left wondering, <br />'Why in the world did he stop and stall <br />My affections for him he knew I felt <br />Strong enough to state <br />As boldly as when we were relating? ' <br /> <br />After all, it was my prayer <br />That God answered with amazing care <br />For me to ask a girl in stimulating <br />My courage and confidence in dating <br />Someone as worthy emulating <br />As the growth stemmed by our relating <br />Seen in every smile and speechless stare <br />Till we formed the words our mouths could state <br />To share the love our hearts felt elate <br />Feelings much deeper than our words could share <br />As we started to fall in love <br />In every way and everywhere, <br />Even now that we're not together there. <br />I may not think this is fair, <br />But love is something I will always wear <br />As a refreshing, crisp breath of air <br />Supplying the words needed to be said <br />The next time we're together there <br />And these words are needed to be reread. <br />Simply stare.<br /><br />Bill Darrah<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/love-s-blissful-introduction/
