A Picture of Two Lovers
(Irish Dance/Barn Dance rhythm)
Here’s a picture of two lovers
Rolled up like a ball of twine
One’s a drifter, ones a dreamer.
And they won’t stand the test of time.
Loving Love, they come together
Simply due to circumstance,
Throwing caution to wind,
just seeking someone…to share the dance.
When our maker put us on the sea
we were wired to Connect
Judging by the evidence of tragedy
Few knew what to expect.
Sure Wisdom warrants Caution
And that Caution needs Respect.
Take the time to see things clearly
and our young hearts…we will Protect
Surely, Love’s the greatest reason,
and it’s God’s ultimate command.
But Love is so much more than pleasing you,
and, so, you’d better understand…
(transition to Spanish Waltz)
(Chorus)
Love is a Promise,
And Love is a Passion.
It’s the secrets that we share.
Love is an Action.
And deep satisfaction is
knowing that you care.
Love’s Sacrificing,
But totally enticing!
The dream that we both dare.
Love is forgiving,
And Love is worth living
Forever. I’ll be there.
(back to Irish barn dance)
The youthful Love’s a fever
And in it’s time, it sinks the hook,
But soon fades away, like a wedding day,
And we take a 2nd, closer look.
With everyday eyes anew, we find Chapter Two’s
Not the cover of the book.
The Secret Question of most meaning?
Is “Can she learn to cook!?”
(modulation)
Oh, those phases come in stages
And old hard habits fall off the shelf.
Will every petty thing from his childhood bring
us bickering. Or can he “die to self”?
And will he comfort you if it’s sad but true,
that you’re plagued by poorer health.
And will Love reign supreme if you chase a dream
At the expense of…some worldly wealth?
Surely, Love’s the greatest reason,
and it’s God’s ultimate command.
But Love is so much more than pleasing you,
and, so, you’d better understand.
(transition to Spanish Waltz)
(Chorus)
Love is a Promise,
And Love is a Passion.
It’s the secrets that we share.
Love is an Action.
And deep satisfaction is
knowing that you care.
Love’s Sacrificing,
But totally enticing!
The dream that we both dare.
Love is forgiving,
And Love is worth living
Forever. I’ll be there.
(back to Irish barn dance)
Then we’re onto Chapter Three: it’s called “Maternity”
It takes on a life of its own.
Then Love is Labor! Loss of sleep at night’s the cost.
“What kind of father” becomes known.
It’s not just “you and me.” We’re into Charity,
giving it ’til they have grown.
But, it’s only temporary training…
and then we’re left
sooooo…alooone!
(sobbing)
(sighing)
(whimsical exhortations of joy)
For, surely, God so Loved the world
and the best example did provide;
Love is a sacrifice of healing,
And it will span a great divide.
It Never fails! So, if you Love enough
The Masterpiece can’t be denied.
More than a magic feeling from above…
Love is a choice…
you daily must decide.
(c)2012 timmyC123