Captured in the Snare of Love

Walking down the high school hall

Where guys were lined against the wall

Critiquing girls as they walked by

So cruel sometimes they made us cry

As I passed I prayed that soon one day

I would find a boyfriend who would stay

Dear God in heaven I humbly asked

How do I have a marriage that will last

I desired a man who would capture my heart

And remain with me until death do us part

The one worthy to give my virtue to

Because he proved his love was true

Why was marriage on my mind at fifteen

The answer to this would remain to be seen

Several boyfriends come and go

Each time my inner voice said "No"

He's not the one who will be true

The one to lose my virginity to

"You're scared of sex" some guys would tease

Girl friends said I wouldn't know how to please

Through many heartbreaks pain and tears

This went on for two more years

I was attending a neighborhood dance

Hoping upon hope there was a chance

My ex boyfriend would be in sight

And we might talk and reunite

But my ex did not show

Yet something happened I did not know

I had met the man I longed to find

The love of my life mine all mine

One week later a friend called to ask me

If I could entertain her boyfriend's bestie

So the two of them could be alone

Without him just sitting at her home

I walked out and met this guy halfway

At first, neither of us had much to say

He said he was checking me out at the dance

Thought I was cute but didn't think he had a chance

He reminded me we had danced twice

He thought I was pretty and seemed to be nice

For two hours in between kissing we would talk

When I said the "V" word he did not balk

I told him I was waiting for the right man

He smiled and took me by the hand

He gave me his bracelet and said he was elated

That at 17 I had actually waited

I gave him the bracelet on my arm

He was quickly winning me with his charm

He had been hurt by two girlfriends who cheated

Became pregnant by other guys leaving him depleated

He was seeking a woman who would remain true

A virgin was a bonus he had no clue

For 45 years he remained in my life

I was so happy to be his wife

At age 63 he one day quipped

That I should know I still had him whipped

He loved me till death did us part

Forever he will remain in my heart

He who finds a wife the Bible reveals

Finds a good thing and seals the deal

We both were hunting we each were the prey

We snared one another on the very first day