I Thought

I thought I knew what love was

The first time we met

So many many years ago

But I am sure I regret

To tell you what is so

Honestly… I didn’t know.

I thought I knew what love was

When we began courting

It was an exciting time

While we were comporting

Together in our prime

Each occasion… sublime.

I thought I knew what love was

When our vows were complete

We looked each other in the eyes

Knowing they were concrete

With no disguise

Our marriage…the prize

I thought I knew what love was

When our children came along

We were so excited

Ready to stand strong

And raise them. Delighted

But trying to be… long-sighted.

I thought I knew what love was

When our children grew

To teach them about the Lord

How they should make it through