NEVER KNEW LOVE

Written for a contest - Love/Romance genre

NEVER KNEW LOVE

His aged hands reach for my own
and then clasp my hand within,
Eyes that no longer see the stars
search mine - once again.

I never knew love until that day,
that it could be so tender and warm;
That it could withstand the pain of age
and weather any unwanted storm.

I never knew love could be so sweet
as the long years upon us grew;
The understanding of our hearts
somehow would see us through.

The years have passed without regret,
each moment treasured as we rest
safe in the touch of a loving hand;
the kind of love that's blessed.

Countrymom
1/18/05