The HEart Couple

He says, “it's just you and me babe, 
And I have to appreciate what I have.
Not anticipate what I don’t have (kids) 
That may or may not ever be."
He says he appreciates me. 
Life is good right now for both of us.
He takes a token ring 
And puts it on my second finger. 
He has one on too. 
We match for the day. 
It’s sweet!
I say, "I’m doing and feeling 
The very best I ever have, 
I’m setting about to accomplish 
Some of the greatest things now.
We have a wonderful home here 
And all our friends and family 
Are close, nearby.
I don’t want anything to mess 
With me doing well in my head, 
With my abilities.
No more up and down, 
Or sliding into a deep pit.
I’m done wallowing in the mud 
And we have a game plan to keep it that way.
I love you!
We have something real here.”

I can hear the silent sounds in the silence.
Their trying to build something, 
Say something, become something.
I’m no longer available to carry out 
Their whims to the higher ups.
But when the birds chirp and 
The squirrels scurry 
And the deer toss up leaves
In the morning, 
I’ll say "carry on" to them.
It’s good for my heart 
And so many others.
This team - my love and I - 
We are heart people 
And a deer panting over a layer of silence
Means more to us than conspiracies.
The game plan is to “carry on”, 
Appreciating and finding nuggets 
Of wisdom and fun to smile about.
And to help us do right.
And we have a game plan to keep it that way.
We love you!
There is something real here.