As OMD still sings
about hopes and dreams
and the ephemeral
light of summer fades
I know my love
for you never will
Oh baby
those nights
we disappeared
laughing and speeding
into the night
in my freedom fighting Camaro
The vibrancy of the moment
telling us that we were
born to be alive
Reaching that sacred summit
champagne city below
toasting the
irresistible future
with the fresh
starlight in your eyes
You took my heart
and gave me yours
And I made you
soft and enduring
promises in the dark
I am yours
I am yours
I am yours
then, now and forever
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John Michael Antonio
John Michael Antonio is a freelance writer, photographer, poet and screenwriter. He claims his Midwestern roots while at the same time admitting his incurable and insatiable love and addiction for all things New York City. He has been the husband to his wife, the love of his life, for almost thirty years and is a father of three wonderful children. He is an unapologetic male feminist as well as a passionate lover of fashion, art, movies and music from all eras and genres. An endless dreamer, John Michael is also an avid historian, ex-punk rocker and a legendary Internet surfer who sleeps, on average, about four hours a day. His main personal website, The World of John Michael Antonio, can be found at www.johnmichaelantonio.wordpress.com
Thank you so much Nicole. 🙂
Thank you so much Mary. This poem was inspired, like most of my poems are, by my wife of almost 30 years.
This is really lovely
John, what lovely words. The person you wrote them for is very lucky!
Thank you so much Stephanie. Very much appreciated my friend 🙂
This is beautiful, John! you’re amazing then, now, and forever.