I can recall her I first loved when we were in our teens.
We planned to marry way too young; such was our childish dream.
In truth she was too beautiful for one of common clay
With a body like a Goddess, but I fumbled it away.
I recall another summer's Love, so different in her way.
She was an intellectual who also loved to play.
We picnicked out at planting fields, I still recall our time
I still remember thinking she's the best I'd ever find.
A dark eyed beauty first I loved, then a strawberry red.
I remember feeling awestruck when she came with me to bed.
Yes, she had another love and kept me on a sting.
Perhaps I tarried there too long but I don't regret a thing.
Winter melted into spring and brought my next romance;
a lovely little brunette; you taught me how to dance.
We shared drinks before the fire in a snug little pub I knew.
I'll admit it wasn't difficult to fall in love with you
Our relationship was, tempestuous. Perhaps that's being kind.
Yet, whenever I think of you, I find some cause to smile.
You were different from the others, all the others I have known.
I remember how we treasured stolen moments spent alone
I choose not to apologize for leaving you so sad.
I regret I never said that you're the best I ever had.
I was surely no Lothario; I was decent in the main.
I remember all who loved me and we did not love in vain.
I recall each name and face and the memories make me glad
But my wife and mother of my child is the best I've ever had.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
John this is one of the best poems I've ever read. Every line, every verse. Hope you don't mind my choosing this as one of my favorites. Excellent!