How many times have you been in love - really in love? For some it only happens once in their life. Others claim multiple experiences!

I was checking on myself and the count to date is four. I think I wrote this poem many years ago for number three!

It is probably not very well crafted, but it does reflect the exuberance I felt at the time.

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I WANT

I want to stand with you on a mountain
I want to swim with you in the sea.
I want to drink with you at the fountain
I want to walk with you on the quay.

I want to run to where I can find you
I want to sprint every step of the way.
I want to do all the things that you do
I want to hear all the words that you say.

I want to fly to the heights where you fly
I want to climb to the heavens above.
I want to soar with you through the blue sky
I want to glide in the warmth of your love.

I want to savour the tastes that you taste
I want to smell all the smells that you smell.
I want to face all the problems that you face
I want to buy whatever you sell.

I want to lie with you where you're lying
I want to sleep with you by my side.
I want to dream all my dreams without crying
I want to share all the thoughts I now hide.

I want to love without guilt or reflection
I want to kiss without counting the cost.
I want to know what is meant by perfection
I want to capture the peace that I've lost.

I want to live all my life where you live
I want to sing all the songs that you sing.
I want to to give all the gifts that you give
I want to treasure the treasures you bring.

C.H.