in our time

if love is theoretical, this is an appropriate thesis

as we’re sifting through the laughter

in our passages of time,

we discover hidden secrets

but no reason for the rhyme.

 

we sail through life in unity

if slightly faint of heart,

we’ll never need reunion if

we never split apart.

 

if we never contemplate the split,

or beg each for forgiveness,

we display love, unconditional,

enveloped by love’s goodness

 

if our love is questioned, we believe

it stands so resolutely that if

one might try to test the strength

one will fail so absolutely.

 

dan © 2015

Music: "Time," by The Alan Parsons Project

Author's Note

Reviews

[jeannemarie coulter]

if we never contemplate the split,
or beg each for forgiveness,
we display love, unconditional,

these lines really reached me...my husband used to say the contemplation of splitting up was the first step in that direction leading to divorce...your words ring with truth...well done, dan, and blessings to you...jc

[dan]

Thank you for your kind words, always appreciate your read/reviews. take care...dan

[Mayank]

I like the comparison and compassion here. Theoretically it goes well like you have mentioned.

[dan]

Thank you for the kind words, sir! Always appreciate your feedback. take care...dan

[GreenEyedPoet]

This piece has great love to it, which I always love lol.
"we sail through life in unity
if slightly faint of heart,
we’ll never need reunion if
we never split apart."

I really liked this stanza. This stanza and the one following are really great [the whole poem is, but I feel like those two stanzas really sum up the poem really well]. If you stay positive in a relationship and aren't always thinking 'what if we break up' and just love each other unconditionally then the love/relationship will always stay pure and true. Awesome write Dan. :]

[dan]

I must give credit; any and all inspiration for my love writings is provided by my dear wife Dee. Without her I don't exist. Thanks so much for the review and kind words. take care...dan

[GreenEyedPoet]

It's always great to have someone that inspires poems. :]

[Robert]

The world is a much better place when you have someone you love so much. Good expression in your piece. Well done.

[dan]

Thank you, but I find that with the inspiration I have right next to me these thoughts of love practically write themselves. take care...dan

[Peach]

I like the subtle message of this poem. It's really fascinating and outstanding

[dan]

It deals with a tremendous type of romantic love, and I owe my inspiration to my wife Dee. She is my world. Thanks so much for the review. take care...dan

[Brinleigh Bailey]

The flow in this poem is unbelievably great. Your word choice made it unlike any other love poem. Every stanza was smooth and beautiful.

[dan]

Brinleigh, I have to hand a ton of credit to my wife Dee; she is the driving force behind any love poetry I write, she is my world. Without her in my life my love writes would all be fantasy. Thanks so much for your kind words. take care...dan

[....................]

Dan, you are lucky man to have such a muse at your side. Still, these are words coming from a genuine heart-felt place in which love resides. I love this thesis and the APP song... you create such timeless pieces through mood and content... and, as always, your poetry flows perfectly, falling right off the tongue in consistent drops... beautiful, sir! - FT

[dan]

FT, You are right, I am so lucky and continue to be thankful every day I gaze into her liquid crystal eyes. Like I said, she is my world. Thanks so much for your complimentary review. take care...dan

[Crystal Overmeyer-Birmi..]

I liked the flow and pace of the piece. it has some really great lines are about thought provoking and touching.

[dan]

I must confess that I have a built-in advantage when it comes to writes about love. I am always and forever inspired by my lovely wife Dee (and I always phrase it like that because she thinks its "over the top") I just know my life would be topside-down without her standing next to me. Thanks so much for your kind words. take care...dan

[fattycbreezy52]

All necessary positivity stuffed in one poem of yours.
I love the words you use, the ideas you employ and the concepts you construct.
Quite a solace !:)

[dan]

FCB, (by the way what can I call you? I've seen others call you Fatty but I've known a lot of females in my life and if I ever called one of them that, I'd have to say "Hell? How much do I owe you?" Thanks so much for the kind words. Just for that I'm going over to your page and reviewing something. Huh...accuse me of "stuffing things" into a poem? Wait...OK. take care...dan

[fattycbreezy52]

Stuffing in a nice way.i mean adding a piquant flavouring kind of thing. Haha you can call me either breezy or fatty...;)

[dan]

Breezy it is. thx...dan

[Matching Socks]

we’ll never need reunion if
we never split apart.

Dan, those words are so simple but they've touched me deeply.
Too many fights lead to break ups. You can fight without breaking up every time.
It's good to get it out.

Only the strong survive I guess.

[dan]

Ana, I have to confess that all of my love pieces are cheating, in a way. I have my inspiration, my lovely wife dee, standing by my side always. So it's (almost) automatic. Thanks so much for your interpretation and kind words. Always nice to hear from you, young lady! take care...dan