The Blind Date

Seven years ago I

had a blind date,

now to my credit

she’s become my mate.

It’s hard to believe

seven years gone by,

so much has happened

in the blink of an eye.

many things have changed

along the way,

both good and bad

but we’re here to stay.

Of the good times

I have fond memories,

I’m sure the future

has even more deliveries.

As always the case

There’s the other side,

the pluses and minuses

like the oceans tide.

For myself I’m sad

and sorry to admit,

I lost my job and

because I wouldn’t quit.

Though not my fault

or being in the wrong,

there’s no denying it

hurt our love song.

As for my love

the woman of my life,

I’m glad she’s there

and I can call her my wife.

It saddens me to say

she’s put on some weight,

so much I fear she’ll

never again be my date.

And yes it’s true

she still has her smokes,

I hate the price we

all pay for her tokes.

Her health is not good

varying day to day,

and some might ask

“why do you stay?”

The answer’s not easy but

I can tell you this,

if she were gone my

life would have no bliss.

With all our problems

we still have our love,

maybe with more time

we’ll be blessed from above.

The reason we’re together

is quiet simple you see,

my love for this woman

makes her so important to me.

Gary R. Cramer

July 30, 1987

Gary R. Cramer

July 30, 1987