Till the End

**To love isn't the same as falling in love; falling in love is easy but building love and sustaining it, is another thing altogether.  There is no book that can teach you to love, no right or wrong way, for love expresses itself differently with everyone.  The only thing we can be sure about is this: when love is real, one is able to express both the light and darkness within...no masks...no pretenses.  This is dedicated to every beautiful lady out there, who at times may doubt her worth, her beauty and whether or not she is loved; how could you not be? you are you and there is nothing wrong with you. 

Love can be hard to comprehend
Only time reveals the hearts of those who care
For love is more than words
It is actions reflecting the make up of our soul

You and I have had our ups and downs
At times your mind has had its doubts
Yet my spirit wouldn't let go
It cannot be fooled, it knows

Neither one of us is perfect 
We both are gentle sinners
Yet I know within you lives a warrior
Sharing life with you is glorious

At times you doubt your worth
And your place within my heart
If I could give you a gift
It would be my eyes
You would see a beautiful soul 
My lover, my friend, my wife 

No matter what the world may tell you
To me, you are like no other
You have earned your place in my heart
Through actions and gentle loving acts

I love the way our children look at you
You are their compass and their hero
When you doubt yourself just look at their eyes
They will reflect the essence of your heart

Next to you I hear the most beautiful melodies
Starry nights seem to brighten more as you smile
When the pain comes creeping in
Know I will be there
I won't leave you alone
I won't depart

With you I enjoy all facets of life
With each stage we discover new mysteries
Who knows what lies ahead?
No matter, so long as you are near

When you are not around, I still feel you
You are in the rain, 
The sunshine, 
The singing of a bird
All reminding me to hold on
For soon you will be here

Your smile captivates me 
Your angels and demons enchant me
I don't know if it's your scent which dominates me
All I know is since the first day I saw you
My soul knew you were to walk beside me

In you I have found my spouse
In you I have found my lover
In you I have found my friend
Together we will stand till the end.

Sofia E. Falcone