THERE COMES A TIME

THERE COMES A TIME

(Written for my niece Cristine Lucas)

There comes a time in every young girl's life

When she wants to marry and be a young man's wife.

There comes a time when they need to remember to the end,

It's good to be lovers but first you have to be friends.

One has to be the ying to the other one’s yang.

One has to be the umbrella to the other one’s rain.

There comes a time when she wants a white gown and maids with frilly dresses on,

And a groom and groomsman in black tuxedos wearing Stetsons.

There comes a time they need to know marriage is about more than a bride and a groom,

It's about being together and letting your love bloom.

Try to keep things moving at an even pace.

Hold on to your love tight while giving it space.

 Never hide anything, leave nothing in the dark.

Keep things interesting, always looking for that spark.

You need to be the air that the other one breaths,

And be the tree for the other one's leaves.

You need to be the strength for the other's weakness within,

And be the savior for the other one's sin.

When mining for love, there's one thing you need as a tool,

When excavating true love, you need the golden rule.

 You need to be the left to their right, the right to their wrong.

You need to be the melody to their song.

You need to be the up to their down,

And to help keep the other one's feet on the ground.

Your dreams should be theirs and their dreams should be yours.

Keep this in your heart and your love will always be pure.

You have to be there for their every need,

And be the ground where they plant their seed.

If you want to make it through all the years,

You have to feel their pain and share their tears.

Just a little word from the wise,

Take turns on who has to compromise.

When you're walking down the aisle, remember something so true,

You are no longer one, now you are two.

Once you say I do and it’s over and done,

You've come together as two and now you are one.

There comes a time when a young girl finds a heart that is gold,

And she finds a lover that’s not afraid to be bold.

There comes a time when a young man reaches his goal,

And marries a young girl that touches his soul.

STANLEY HENDRIX

07/2008

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