Author Archives: Steven R. Drennon

PERFECT STRANGERS

When she married, she truly loved him And really wanted to be his wife, But he would stay at work all day And many nights he spends away, And a wife who stays alone Won’t stay for long. She would … Continue reading

Posted in 1982, Enduring, Songs | Leave a comment

IMPRESSED

When I first met you, I could not help but be Impressed by your beauty. Though I had seen you before, I did not know your name Until we were introduced And I, like a fool, Could find no words … Continue reading

Posted in 1981, Reflections | Leave a comment

MY ONLY CHILD

Of love, there is not much today, And what I’ve seen is truly mild, For none could show as much pure love As she who bore my only child. The pain she suffered giving birth To someone who’s so young … Continue reading

Posted in 1981, Meant To Be | Leave a comment

LATE AUTUMN RAIN

The freshness of a cool, late autumn Rain is so refreshing and exciting. What a joy it is to walk along The sidewalks without your shoes As the rain falls so lightly. The soft breeze carries that Rare, sweet fragrance … Continue reading

Posted in 1981, Hidden Love | Leave a comment

. . . AND YELLOW ROSES

Though morning sunlight is lovely And perfect, it never poses Any threat to beauty such as Your sweet smile and yellow roses. Though the music may be lovely When a songwriter composes, His melodies could not describe Your sweet smile … Continue reading

Posted in 1981, Memories | Leave a comment

HER MEMORY

She broke my heart and left me here To face the lonely misery Of empty solitude and fear Of recalling her memory. I longingly look forward to The day her memory will go Away and permit me to rest Without … Continue reading

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PRIDE

We’ve both tried unsuccessfully To find a meaningful relationship, Much like the one we once shared. It was I who abruptly ended What may well have been something Beautiful and lasting and fulfilling. We’ve passed each other casually As we … Continue reading

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SLEEP PEACEFULLY, FOREVER

Sleep drifts quietly across your Lovely eyes, then lifts you up into A world of dreams where all your hopes Become realities you may grasp. You’ll find love and happiness And begin to feel all the tender emotions You’ve always … Continue reading

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I NEVER TOOK THE TIME

The love for which you strived was always Beyond your grasp. You searched for love And happiness, yet both were illusive dreams. You tried to speak to me about the Lonely emptiness you felt inside, yet I was too involved … Continue reading

Posted in 1981, New Beginnings | Leave a comment

SACRIFICES

The days go by, and I begin to doubt That love could ever be so important To someone’s existence. The sheer strain Of having to constantly go out of your way Just to please someone of the opposite sex Would … Continue reading

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