Old Love, The Best Love

In the blush of first love, this wonder you will find;
Young love is discovery, filled with promise of youth;
Boundless, fulfilling; young love is so exciting,
but listen, my young friend, hear the wisdom of truth.

In the warmth of old love, this wonder you will find;
Old love is secure love, steadied by the years;
Tempered in the fire, in God's love-glow purified,
Memories pervading, shared joys and mingled tears.

Old love is a strong love, forged by firm commitment;
Knowing one's thoughts before they are said aloud,
Friendship, two facing each challenge as one unit;
Finding that dear face in the midst of any crowd.

If you are discovering the joys of a young love
I'm happy for you, and I pray God will bless;
If you remember love grows with unselfish giving,
Someday you, too, will know that old love is best.