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"Ode to Tennyson"
(who said: it is better to have loved and lost, than not to have loved at all)

Some would rather be alone
Then to have loved and lost someone
They say it's just not worth the pain
When all is said and done

They fear that if they shared a love
With one who's soon departed
It would leave more pain and heartache
Then if it never started

But being Love's proponent
And someone whose felt it all
Let me tell you why I think
It's really worth the fall

Whether you've had love gone wrong
Or been alone for all your years
You know that haunting heartache
That leaves pain and scars and tears

Without a love you're always safe
None can play with your emotions
But if you give yourself to love,
It fills you with devotion

You'll have the chance to share your dreams
And you'll feel you're understood
You'll find an inner strength
And a warmth that feels so good

You'll whisper things into their ears
And share sweet kisses in the night
You'll snuggle close together
Convinced this love is right

You'll feel their breath upon your skin
And look into their eyes
And share a laugh at funny things
That take you by surprise

You'll drink champagne
And maybe too make love by candlelight
You'll dance to slow, soft music
And gaze up at starry nights

You'll have your share of sadness too
But now you're not alone
You have a caring shoulder
And someone to call your own

For those who never take a chance
On love that comes their way
Never have those memories
To ease their empty days

Years may pass and you might find
That the love you've always shown
Has not made them turn away
In fact, their love has grown

But if the worse should come to pass
And your love comes to an end
At least you'll have love's memories
Which will help your heart to mend