ANOTHER TIME

The fragrance of an orchid
Wafting through the air,
Reminds me of another time,
And of a beauty rare.

The melodic strains of an orchestra
Sailing through the night,
Remind me of another time,
And of a lovely sight.

Associations such as these
Fill my thoughts with rhyme
And I can't help but long for
The poetry of another time.

A time when life made sense to me,
When love was everywhere;
When you and I would dance and dance
While your fragrance filled the air.

Such memories consume me,
And they constantly remind;
That you, my sweet, are in my heart
And forever on my mind.
Take A Chance
A chance encounter of the best kind -
A meeting arranged by fate -
Two souls have come together
Two hearts can now relate.

Exploring has uncovered
A tender love sublime,
Whose roots are strong and deep,
To withstand the test of time.

This much, I know within my heart,
That you are meant for me;
To share with me the joys of life;
Throughout eternity.
So now, I ask with an open heart
Barring my soul to thee;
Will you, dear (NAME), my soulmate
Take a chance and marry me?