This poem was written by Nancy R. Lewis for the special man in her life, Mike. Here is the note that she sent to me with her poem:

"I have been involved in an online relationship; I am in RI, my love is in IL. We met in April and plan to continue our lives together. I have another year to teach before retiring with 30 years in. We feel if we can survive the distance with visits here and there....and much of the summer together in IL, we will be able to survive.
    Mike is very romantic and has written numerous poems. I am not as talented as he is by any stretch of the imagination, but he has brought out something in me. I have written a few poems in regard to our relationship. This is one which I wrote today."

HAPPILY TOGETHER, FOREVER©
By Nancy R. Lewis ~ Copyright May 2000
All Rights Reserved

Dear heart, you are on my mind and in my heart daily,
Because God has made me your very special lady.
The sun shines brightly in my heart,
Though we find ourselves many miles apart.
I think of what the future brings,
And, therefore, I find my soul can sing.
Darkness and loneliness in March were banished;
Fear and dread have also vanished.
I long to walk with you hand-in-hand
And have you take me where only you can:
To a world of love, excitement and pleasure,
I thank God He has given me this treasure.
May we always be blessed with a love so new;
May our skies forever be bright and blue.
In rain or hail or sleet or snow,
May be be together and always know
Our love for each other will continue through eternity.
Happily together we will forever be....
I love you........Nancy
Here is a poem from Nancy's other half....Mike :o)

FOR NANCY©
By M. Ruggles ~ Copyright 2000
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As I look to the heavens..at the marvels that lie before me...I ponder the depths of my life..folding out before me in all its wonders.

As I gaze at the stars in the sky...I see my life as it has been and how it will be....always one star at a time...each finding it place in my universe..

Some star lit nights and all is bright..the heavens are the place to be...for then you can share, and watch love grow...as I bring you here with me

Some night the clouds they fill the skys...my vision of life is lost...I wander my world in search of light...just to guide me through the night.

The stormy skies they mystify....the awesome displays of power...as the fury rages in my mind...bringing confusion to my life..

And now I lay in sweet surrender... and the sky begins to clear..love returns the starry skies ...and I remember why I'm here