Young Love

 

 Was talking to a young couple

Who are very much in love

They’ve lived together for three years

And they thank the stars above

 

That they came together 

Living in a state of bliss

An opportunity in life 

They’re glad they didn’t miss

 

Yet, as we talked about their relationship 

And both got more relaxed

They both admitted honestly

Their bliss is sometimes cracked

 

They go through periods

Where they don’t much like each other

And find themselves arguing

Like a sister and a brother 

 

Though they think they love each other

They are starting to have some doubt

That their relationship is something 

They can’t live without

 

Although I didn’t say it

It did cross my mind

They have the benefits of marriage 

Without the legal bind

 

About half of first-time marriages fail

It’s just the hand of fate

But it usually takes ten years or so

For the love to deteriorate 

 

And to dissolve the marriage 

Is a sad and woeful mess

With financial consequences 

That can cause long-term distress

 

But this couple could choose to miss all that

They just have to say goodbye 

Kiss each other on the cheek

And let that free bird fly