Dearest Dorothy,
I searched for truth in many schools,
Played the game, but broke some rules.
I roamed the Earth and saw it’s sights.
Learned other’s ways and fought their fights.
I sailed the seas and soared the skies,
Chasing dreams and butterflies.
I smelled the roses, knew some fame,
Felt God’s hand, and tasted shame.
In the quest for glory there were only frights.
In longing for love just lonely nights.
Finding life scarce, I courted death.
Yet longed for life with every breath.
That book’s now closed – history.
It was someone else – not now me.
For the darkness passed from view
When I found Love with you.
And each bright day it was clear to see,
The best for us was yet to be.
Yours,
Manny