Never

We never loved ‘neath the stars
Nor strolled down winter lanes.
Our toes never tumbled leafy streets
Nor did we kiss in summer rains.

But, oh, we loved with passion
As few on earth may do.
And didn’t we give our hearts
As might the braver few.

We never sat on canyon rims
To gaze creation’s art.
Our eyes did not behold the moon
To light our purer hearts.

But, oh, we knew the poetry
Of love that binds the soul
And didn’t we take its fruit
In every moment that we stole.

We never paid the price demanded
A sacrifice for adoration’s fee.
Passing years have dimmed that time
But we once loved, oh, didn’t we!