There are so many things we learn as in life we evolve

Some can come fairly quickly whilst others take their toll

Over time measured more in years, or even decades

For the really tough lessons don't come on breakfast trays



They build arches, towers, grids and other architectural feats

Which have long-lasting effect - so much so - we take a back seat

And gaze in awe at all of these things which go on around us

Whilst we concern ourselves with love lost or found - petty stuff



And yet - it is this which makes us expand our creative urges

For the very toll it takes on us is what makes us have splurges

And then we build new foundations underneath damaged hearts

In order to create new images which then evolve into new starts



Life is so very often a roller coaster ... in which we all ride 

Sometimes we are elated ... then we experience the downside

So many of us see life as a continued ride through which we sing

Tunes we hum to - constantly - through one fling after another fling



Some do it innocently (in their heads) within the safety of chat rooms

Others do it not quite so - in real visits to real homes as they do zoom

About from one place to another - seeking the comfort of arms to hold

Their frail hearts and worn bodies ... behind which their stories are told



And the mind boggles with the details of so much love gone so wrong

It is a wonder they are still around to sing the notes of these sad songs

And yet we listen as we prepare our very own life tome to likewise unveil

Amidst the sadness we hear - our own story so very often is somewhat pale



Live-in loves who left us after a decade and a half of sharing life under roof

And then the continued succession of partners who chose to do so quite aloof

For their songs had not the foundation so necessary to build the framework

Of a shared home within which two people can enjoy their passion perked



In pots which contain spices, condiments and anointments of love in bloom

Which many have seen in shortened visions which left nothing in the room

And so we go on - constantly in a search for REAL LOVE which so moves us

Our entire lives are molded by the other soul who merges with ours - thus



We two then become one who then move together as one single combined unit  

For the entwining of souls provides the basis for shared existence so we tune it 

And as the strings blend in gleeful harmony - the vibes do become more vibrant

So we continue sharing the simple song of love of life together with no chance



For our time together is already numbered in small collections of short stories

Instead of long chapters in never-ending books which speak of so much glory

For they become only characters which are then the basis for Broadway plays

As we trudge gently along without success in love, life or anything which pays



And yet - there is knowledge of wonder attained by realization others do use

The images you conjure up as you continue to create them ... and so effuse

Minds which do then turn on lights of their very own quite creative making

As you return to your kitchen and make plans with recipes for new baking ...



Copyright Christopher W. Thomas

6:25am Tuesday October 14th, 1997