Floating

I searched for love for many years

Without too much success.

Then one day when the sun was bright

And warm, I must confess ….

I met the one I hoped would be

My true love forevermore.

Our meetings on the screen at night

Brought love right to my door.

Floating on the wires above

Connected to my heart …

The thrills my Love would take me to -

I knew we’d never part.

Words that took my breath away

And images so sweet.

The private times we shared alone

I hoped we soon would meet.

And then one day our eyes did meet

No wires between us now.

I reached out to join our hands

We’d never part I’d vow.

But all too soon we once again

Were on the screen at night –

But this was fine, for in my heart

I knew our love was right.

But then one day my screen was blank

I sat there all alone.

For weeks I searched for my true love

And waited by the phone.

Where is my love - my heart aches so …

I’ve looked in vain so long.

I won’t give up quite just yet -

I know I can’t be wrong.

I knew our hearts would be as one

Since the day we met.

I know I’ll find my love again -

Floating on the Net.

W. David Martin, Jr.

December 9, 2001

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