Solid Love Poem by Zelda Gerkin

There once was a girl who was tormented and shamed
Always playing the forbidden games
Told she would never be loved, cared for and respected
She opted for all the trash and never was protected

Through all the years of trial and strife
Praying to God to end her life
'Never to be the end, ' God said, ' I have a better plan
One day I will show you a brighter sun'

Then one day a soul so bright showed her that God was right
Loving her with all his might, never wanting to leave her sight
Everyday a soul so great that she thought he had to be a dream
'No, ' said God, ' He is a moonlight beam'

'Here to show you, my child, a love so true
It lights the way when you are blue'
He found her when she was down, took her hand in
His and took a bow, told her she need not frown

' I want your heart and mine is true, I want to you show things
That love can do, let me brighten your day with my soul
no more games or disrespect, I am finally here to protect
Let me show what it means to give you what I have
Something strong and never ending I call it 'Solid Love'

This was written for my fiance Ray on his birthday
4/2007