Madly In Love

Madly In Love

Haven't you ever wondered how this descriptive expression
Was born? Well, if you've traveled that road, that's your confession.
"In love" means you are hopelessly blind as a bat concerning
That special one for whom you continuously yearn.

"Madly" as in blind as that proverbial bat says it well!
If it's not referring to insanity, it may be insinuating some personal hell.
It could be speaking of "mad" as an intense anger,
Which conjure's up some raving mad person - which spells danger.

"Hopelessly" in love is used, also, to denote everlasting
Love, affection and loyalty, which is likely only effective and lasting
The first shining year or so. Then that word takes on a whole new
Definition; one we never, in our wildest dreams, ever knew.

Just thought I'd put some reality in this cake mix of life.
Your marriage can only be as good as the people, the husband and wife
Who have signed this lifetime contract and promised their very soul.
And lo and behold, depending on distractions, various lengths of time, has grown old.

Various personalities respond in various ways. Some may walk away,
Some may strive to make it work, but wind up wishing they
Had never committed at all. A lot of this trouble is sheer selfishness.
A contract so close and personal as this can not stand the stress of self centeredness.

When the children come, they get caught in that web, and they have no choice.
Neither do they have any love, consideration, or even a voice.
I hope someday people will take some special training
To explain what is involved so they can escape before all the complaining.

What results when you're expecting more than you'll ever get,
And you aren't equipped to give the sacrifices that nature has set,
Only caring and dedicated people can really work it out,
For character and personality is mostly what it's all about.

Now I could write you a fairytale poem that describes the "in love" phase,
But I'd prefer to tell it like it is and erase that unconscious gaze
From your "madly in love" eyes. As it is, that will come soon enough.
But only when it could have been avoided. It is sometimes rough.