The stepping-stones I had to cross <br />While standing firm so many years, <br />Now covered by the weed and moss <br />And there to dry my lonely tears, <br />For during all the time apart <br />I felt despair and so upset, <br />Her love did always fill my heart <br />Her sweetness I could not forget. <br /> <br />The stepping-stones I had to cross <br />For there my dearest love did wait, <br />To end my hurt and sense of loss <br />It was my destiny and fate, <br />To be with her that very day <br />And for that time I'd waited long, <br />So carefully I made my way <br />Upon the mighty rocks so strong. <br /> <br />The stepping-stones I had to cross <br />To end my suffering and pain, <br />As sunlight shone on water's gloss <br />It lit my way to her again, <br />When I arrived she welcomed me <br />With such a warm and firm embrace, <br />And as we kissed so tenderly <br />I dried the tears upon her face.<br /><br />ANDREW BLAKEMORE<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/stepping-stones-5/
