If You Both
For Beth and Sam
If you both show kindness – then your love will survive
Within such an offering is your ever-guiding light
Sam, do not hold her too tightly and leave dark marks
Do not hold her too closely against your fear of loss
Do not hold her at distance and ask her to change
Only hold her tonight – So you can hold her again
If you both find compassion – then love is enough
Every kind word will settle and not be rebuffed
Beth, do not hold him too tightly and leave dark marks
Do not hold him too closely against your fear of loss
Do not hold him at distance and ask him to change
Only hold him tonight – So you can hold him again
If you both find joy – then there is a fabulous passion
and each kiss will seal and assure your marriage
Sam, do not hold her too tightly and leave dark marks
Do not hold her too closely against your fear of loss
Do not hold her at distance and ask her to change
Only hold her tonight – So you can hold her again
If you both offer freedom – then your love will flourish
All lovers are separate – but less separate when married
Beth, do not hold him too tightly and leave dark marks
Do not hold him too closely against your fear of loss
Do not hold him at distance and ask him to change
Only hold him tonight – So you can hold him again
Love is pure regard for another’s well being
You will find love forever if that’s all you are seeking